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Kristi Ott, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, has started seeing patients at Marshall Surgical Associates as part of a new gastrointestinal (GI) clinic offered by Fitzgibbon Hospital. Working alongside Dr. Yan Chen, who specializes in colonoscopies and other GI procedures, Ott will treat a variety of gastrointestinal issues.

Ott's role includes treating patients who have undergone procedures with Dr. Chen and assisting those referred for GI follow-up from other providers. "I have been doing GI since 2013," said Ott. Her background includes experience in endocrinology and intensive care nursing at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City.

Ott holds a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Central Missouri. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

At the clinic, Ott addresses conditions such as dysphagia, irritable bowel syndrome, gastro-intestinal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, and abdominal pain. She coordinates procedures with Dr. Chen when necessary and provides follow-up care if diagnostic procedures reveal any abnormalities.

"One thing I envision for the clinic here is that I really want my patients to know that someone hears them and is listening," Ott stated. She emphasizes patient comfort when discussing sensitive topics related to bowel issues.

For appointments with Kristi Ott for gastrointestinal concerns, patients are advised to seek referrals from their primary care providers. She practices at Marshall Surgical Associates within Fitzgibbon Medical Clinic, reachable at (660) 886-7800.

Patients without primary care providers can contact Marshall Family Practice, Missouri Valley Physicians, or Mid-MO Family Health in Marshall to schedule appointments. A complete list of clinics is available at www.fitzgibbon.org.