The practice encompasses all aspects of digestive disease: disorders of the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, pancreas, and biliary system. One of the missions of this practice is colon cancer prevention.

Dr. Khaja has performed over 10,000 medical procedures during the course of his career.

Listed below are the procedures performed in the practice.

Colonoscopy
Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
Esophageal Dilatation
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
Capsule Endoscopy
Non-Surgical Treatment of Hemorrhoids (Infrared Coagulator---IRC)


Please Call 970-245-0990 to schedule an appointment.

Gastroenterology Associates of Western Colorado
Masi Khaja MD
2460 F Road
Unit 4
Grand Juntion, CO


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About Dr. Masi Khaja

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    Masi Khaja is double board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He chose to specialize in the field of Gastroenterology because he felt it was a good combination of medicine and therapy...

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