Gastro Health, formerly Digestive Disorders Associates, is dedicated to providing the highest quality personalized care. The physicians are each recognized leaders in gastrointestinal disorders. Our team of healthcare professionals and dedicated staff strives to provide the highest level of professionalism to each and every patient, building a long-lasting relationship of trust and commitment.
Patients can be seen in our Annapolis, Chester or Gambrills care centers. Our Annapolis care center has an infusion suite and onsite research. Our endoscopy center partner, Maryland Diagnostic & Therapeutic Endoscopy Center (MDTEC), is located in the same building.
Meet Our Team
Same Day Appointments
We are proud to provide same-day care for patients experiencing urgent GI symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, dysphagia, nausea, rectal pain, and rectal bleeding.
Please call us at 410-224-4887 prior to coming to the office. Once triaged via telephone, you will be seen by one of our providers.
Same-day care is available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Forms and Preps
Thank you for being a patient of Gastro Health. Prior to your appointment, please fill out the new patient and bring them with you to your appointment. Arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled time to ensure all paperwork is complete before your appointment. Additionally, please bring your photo ID, insurance card(s), a referral issued by your primary care physician (if required by your insurance), co-pay, and any test or medical results that pertain to your visit. We look forward to seeing you!
New Patient Forms
Additional Forms
Colonoscopy Prep Instructions
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Dr. Samantha Butzke is welcoming new pediatric patients, ranging in ages from birth to 21 years, at the Annapolis care center. In her role as a pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr. Butzke provides expert care with a particular focus on addressing liver, digestive, and nutritional concerns in children.
Conditions & Procedures
- Abdominal Pain
- Acid Reflux & GERD
- Anal Abscess
- Anal Fissures
- Anal Fistulas
- Anemia
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Disease
- Celiac Disease
- Cirrhosis
- Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Diseases & Polyps
- Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Esophageal Disease
- Fecal Incontinence
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastroparesis
- H. Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Obesity
- Pancreatic Disease & Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Radiation Proctitis
- Swallowing Disorders
- Anoscopy
- Capsule Endoscopy (Pill Cam)
- Colonoscopy (Screening & Diagnostic)
- EGD (Upper Endoscopy)
- Enteroscopy (Small & Large Bowel)
- Esophageal Dilation
- Esophageal pH Testing (Bravo)
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Treatment & Banding
- IV Therapy
- Nutritional Counseling
- PEG Placement
Services
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Infusion Therapy
- Pediatrics
- FibroScan
Directions
- Start on I-695 South and continue until you reach Exit I-97 South.
- Take Exit I-97 South.
- Merge onto I-97 South.
- Continue on I-97 South until you reach Route 50 East.
- Take the exit onto Route 50 East.
- Follow Route 50 East until you reach your destination.
- If you are on Route 50 East, take Exit 24 (Rowe Blvd./Bestgate Rd).
- Turn left onto Bestgate Rd.
- At the first traffic light, make a right turn onto N. Bestgate Rd.
- Continue on N. Bestgate Rd. until you reach a stop sign.
- At the stop sign, make a right turn onto Ridgely Ave.
- Ridgely Oaks will be approximately ¼ mile ahead on the right-hand side.
Directions from Route 50 West:
- If you are on Route 50 West, take Exit 24B (Bestgate Rd.).
- At the first traffic light, make a right turn onto N. Bestgate Rd.
- Continue on N. Bestgate Rd. until you reach a stop sign.
- At the stop sign, make a right turn onto Ridgely Ave.
- Ridgely Oaks will be approximately ¼ mile ahead on the right-hand side.
Directions from Downtown Annapolis:
- From Downtown Annapolis, follow Rowe Blvd. until you reach the 2nd traffic light.
- Turn right onto Melvin Ave.
- Continue on Melvin Ave. until you reach another stoplight.
- Turn left onto Ridgely Ave.
- Ridgely Oaks is approximately 1 mile ahead on the left-hand side.