EUS Specialist in Greenville, SC
Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound
What Is Endoscopic Ultrasound and Why Does It Matter in Greenville?
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) combines a flexible endoscope with a high-frequency ultrasound probe to produce detailed, real-time images of the digestive tract and surrounding structures, including the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, lymph nodes, and more.
Unlike standard ultrasound or CT scan, EUS places the imaging probe directly adjacent to the target organ, yielding far higher resolution. It is the gold standard for pancreatic cyst evaluation, cancer staging, tissue sampling (FNA and FNB), and increasingly for therapeutic interventions.
In Greenville, SC and across Upstate South Carolina, access to a high-volume, experienced EUS specialist has historically been limited, requiring patients to travel to Charlotte, Atlanta, or Charleston for complex cases.
Dr. Devani built and directs one of the region's busiest EUS programs, growing it substantially with a focus on making complex EUS accessible to patients throughout Greenville and Upstate South Carolina.
Conditions Evaluated and Treated with EUS in Greenville, SC
Pancreatic Cysts and Masses
EUS is the most accurate tool for evaluating pancreatic cysts, lesions, and suspected pancreatic cancer, enabling tissue sampling and precise staging in a single session.
Bile Duct and Gallbladder
EUS-guided gallbladder drainage (LAMS placement) and common bile duct evaluation for stones, strictures, and cholangiocarcinoma.
Subepithelial Lesions
GI wall tumors including GISTs, lipomas, and carcinoid tumors are best characterized by EUS with tissue sampling when needed.
Rectal Cancer Staging
EUS provides highly accurate local staging of rectal cancer, directly informing surgical planning and neoadjuvant therapy decisions.
Mediastinal and Lymph Node Evaluation
EUS-guided FNA of mediastinal and celiac lymph nodes for cancer staging in esophageal, lung, and gastric malignancies.
Pseudocyst and Fluid Collection Drainage
Therapeutic EUS with LAMS placement for draining pancreatic pseudocysts and walled-off necrosis, a minimally invasive surgical alternative.
Referring Patients for EUS in Greenville
Dr. Devani welcomes referrals from physicians throughout Greenville and Upstate South Carolina for both routine and complex EUS cases. Time-sensitive cases are given priority.
Step 1
Physician Referral: Submit via secure portal or direct contact
Step 2
Triage and Review: Urgent cases reviewed and prioritized promptly
Step 3
EUS Scheduled: Cases prioritized based on clinical urgency
Step 4
Results and Report: Pathology and findings communicated promptly
EUS in Greenville, SC — Common Questions
Who performs EUS in Greenville, SC?
Dr. Kalpit Devani is one of the highest-volume EUS specialists in the Greenville, SC and Upstate South Carolina region. He built and directed a program that grew substantially and is experienced in the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic EUS procedures, including LAMS placement, EUS-guided FNA and FNB, and EUS in altered anatomy.
How is EUS different from a CT scan or MRI?
CT and MRI provide cross-sectional imaging from outside the body. EUS places the ultrasound probe directly inside the digestive tract, adjacent to the target organ, producing much higher resolution images. For pancreatic evaluation, EUS detects lesions as small as 5mm that CT can miss, and allows simultaneous tissue sampling in the same session.
Is EUS painful? What is the recovery like?
EUS is performed under sedation, so patients are comfortable throughout. Most people experience mild throat soreness or bloating afterward and recover fully within a few hours. The procedure typically takes 30 to 60 minutes, and patients go home the same day.
My primary care doctor found a pancreatic cyst on CT. Do I need EUS?
Many pancreatic cysts warrant EUS evaluation to assess size, characteristics, and malignant potential. EUS allows Dr. Devani to visualize the cyst in detail and perform fine-needle sampling if indicated. Greenville-area patients with incidental pancreatic findings are commonly referred to Dr. Devani for this evaluation.
Can Dr. Devani perform therapeutic EUS, not just diagnostic?
Yes. Dr. Devani performs the full range of interventional EUS procedures, including EUS-guided gallbladder drainage, pseudocyst and walled-off necrosis drainage with LAMS, celiac plexus neurolysis for pain management, and EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy in select cases. These are technically complex procedures available at very few centers in Upstate SC.
EUS in Greenville, SC — Get in Touch
Physicians may submit referrals through the secure portal. Patients in Greenville or across Upstate SC can reach out directly.
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