Dr. Fernando Granai

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Dr. Fernando Granai is a gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the digestive tract. In addition to performing endoscopic gastric studies, he has extensive experience working with patients who suffer from hepatic or liver diseases.

Dr. Granai has been an honored guest speaker, respected associate and valuable participant in medical seminars and conventions around the world, including the British Society of Gastroenterology. Dr. Granai has attended scientific meetings throughout the United States, Europe, and Latin America for over 30 years.

From the time you first begin to suffer abdominal pain, until a surgical intervention is indicated, the gastroenterologist is your new best friend. Most patients are familiar with endoscopy, when the doctor looks down your throat to the stomach, or a colonoscopy to search for pre-cancerous polyps in the colon and lower intestines. However, there are dozens of branches, ducts, canals, and systems in between that require close investigation to be sure everything is flowing smoothly.

ERCP, or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, is a procedure used to diagnose diseases of the gallbladder, biliary system, pancreas, and liver. The test looks “upstream” into the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, where digestive fluid comes from, and follows that journey toward the intestines. During an ERCP exam, Dr. Granai would use an endoscope to identify the bile duct and feed a catheter into it to examine the inside of the digestive system and then inject a contrast agent. The fluid shows on x-rays, allowing the doctor to see the interaction between the digestive organs.

At his clinic in zone 10 of Guatemala City, Dr. Granai offers the latest techniques and equipment to measure stiffness or fat content of the liver, for patients who suffer from chronic liver disease, hepatic fibrosis, or cirrhosis. Transient elastography with the FibroScan method is rapid, accurate, non-invasive and is performed in Guatemala only at Dr. Granai’s clinic. It is a painless and risk-free alternative to liver biopsies.

If you suffer from GERD – Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease, or complicated abdominal pain, or any sort of digestive upset, it’s a good idea to talk to Dr. Granai and get a few tests done, to find some relief with his recommended treatment plan and some expert advice for the long term.

Dr. Granai treats all his patients like family, and that’s why he recommends that everyone with chronic gastric issues should get regular check-ups to avoid a medical emergency. The doctor says, “I like people, and that’s why they like me. It’s very rewarding to me when patients return for many years, so I know they are protected and comfortable, with the best possible attention.”