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  • Harvey Young, MD
    370 Points

    Harvey Young, MD

    Dr, Harvey S. Young
    900 Welch Rd.
    Suite 103
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Stuart Weisman, MD 140 Points

    Stuart Weisman, MD

    900 Welch Rd Ste 105
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Tohru Sato, MD 120 Points

    Tohru Sato, MD

    Stanford University Hospital
    300 Pasteur Dr
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Shai Friedland, MD 110 Points

    Shai Friedland, MD

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Alka Goyal 100 Points

    Alka Goyal

    Alka Goyal, MD - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
    730 Welch Rd 2nd Fl
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Ann Yeh 100 Points

    Ann Yeh

    Ann Ming Yeh, MD - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
    750 Welch Road Ste 116
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Edward Cohen, MD 100 Points

    Edward Cohen, MD

    3801 Miranda Ave
    #112
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Kenneth Cox, MD 100 Points

    Kenneth Cox, MD

    750 Welch Rd Dept Ped Ste 116
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Gary Gray, MD 100 Points

    Gary Gray, MD

    300 Pasteur Dr Dept Gas
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • KT Park 100 Points

    KT Park

    KT Park, MD - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
    730 Welch Rd
    2nd Fl
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Leina Alrabadi 100 Points

    Leina Alrabadi

    Leina Alrabadi, MD - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
    730 Welch Rd
    2nd Fl
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Susie Liu, MD 100 Points

    Susie Liu, MD

    900 Welch Rd Ste 202
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Madhura Phadke 100 Points

    Madhura Phadke

    Madhura Phadke, MD - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
    730 Welch Rd
    2nd Fl
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Marwa El 100 Points

    Marwa El

    Marwa Abu El Haija, MD - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
    730 Welch Rd
    2nd Fl
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Melissa Martin 100 Points

    Melissa Martin

    Melissa Martin, MD - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
    730 Welch Rd 2nd Fl
    Palo Alto, CA 94304

Gastroenterologist Info

Gastroenterologist Summary:
A Gastroenterologist is a physician of internal medicine who specializes in diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases of the digestive system. A gastroenterologist is concerned with the normal function of the digestive system; making sure that it is working properly to dispose of bodily waste. Gastroenterologists are trained in performing tests (biopsies, x-rays) and interpreting the results.

Gastroenterologist FAQs:
What is a

Gastroenterologist

?
A Gastroenterologist is a doctor that specializes in diseases of the digestive tract.

What does a Gastroenterologist treat?
A Gastroenterologist treats conditions of the digestive tract, including cancer, hemorrhoids, hepatitis, polyps and ulcers.

When should I seek help from a Gastroenterologist?
If you have any of these symptoms you should see a Gastroenterologist: Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea or vomiting.

What procedures does a Gastroenterologist perform?
A Gastroenterologist can perform colon screenings, intestinal dilation and polypectomies.

Where does a Gastroenterologist work?
A Gastroenterologist can work in a clinic, hospital or private practice.

What are an endoscopy and a colonoscopy?
Both of these procedures involve inserting a flexible tube with a light and camera on the end into the body. It is used to see if there is any evidence of disease or damage in the digestive tract. Endoscopy involves inserting the tube into the mouth and down the esophagus. A colonoscopy involves inserting the tube into the anus to examine the intestines. In many cased, a biopsy is taken and tests are performed on the removed tissue.

What are common ailments of the digestive system?
Some of the most common ailments include Crohn's disease, gastric ulcer, hemorrhoids, polyps, cancer, colitis, gallstones, heartburn and intestinal obstructions.

What are some symptoms of colon and rectal cancer?
Some of the most alarming symptoms are blood in the stools, unexplained abdominal pain, anemia and unexplained weight loss.

How do I find a Gastroenterologist in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate a Gastroenterologist in your state. Select Gastroenterologist from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a Gastroenterologist in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need a Gastroenterologist in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Gastroenterologists in your city and state.


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