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  • Geoffrey Kitzman

    Geoffrey Kitzman

    Touro - Read Health Center
    Distance: 10.34 mi
    5620 Read Blvd.
    Suite 600
    New Orleans, LA 70127
  • Luis Balart, Jr.

    Luis Balart, Jr.

    UMCNO Ambulatory Care Center
    Distance: 10.34 mi
    2001 Tulane Avenue
    New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Kara De Felice

    Kara De Felice

    UMCNO Ambulatory Care Center
    Distance: 10.34 mi
    2001 Tulane Avenue
    New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Jordan Karlitz

    Jordan Karlitz

    UMCNO Ambulatory Care Center
    Distance: 10.34 mi
    2001 Tulane Avenue
    New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Martin Moehlen

    Martin Moehlen

    UMCNO Ambulatory Care Center
    Distance: 10.34 mi
    2001 Tulane Avenue
    New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Martin Moehlen

    Martin Moehlen

    UMCNO Ambulatory Care Center
    Distance: 10.34 mi
    2001 Tulane Avenue
    New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Kaitlin Occhipinti

    Kaitlin Occhipinti

    UMCNO Ambulatory Care Center
    Distance: 10.34 mi
    2001 Tulane Avenue
    New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Sanjeeva Reddy

    Sanjeeva Reddy

    UMCNO Ambulatory Care Center
    Distance: 10.34 mi
    2001 Tulane Avenue
    New Orleans, LA 70112
  • George E Welch, MD

    George E Welch, MD

    Distance: 10.34 mi
    1415 TULANE AVE
    NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
  • Thomas Mc Caffery, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Mc Caffery, MD

    Distance: 10.7 mi
    PO Box 1520
    Marrero, LA 70073
  • Thomas Mc Caffery Jr, MD 100 Points

    Thomas Mc Caffery Jr, MD

    Metropolitan Gastroenterology
    Distance: 10.7 mi
    PO Box 1520
    Marrero, LA 70073
  • 100 Points

    West Jefferson Medical Center Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates

    Distance: 10.7 mi
    1111 Medical Center Blvd.
    S-450
    Marrero, LA 70072
  • Tamer Acikalin, MD 10 Points

    Tamer Acikalin, MD

    Gastroenterology
    Distance: 10.7 mi
    1111 Medical Center Blvd. Suite N 306
    Marrero, LA 70072
  • Julie Guider

    Julie Guider

    Metropolitan Gastroenterology Assoc. - West Jefferson Medical Center
    Distance: 10.7 mi
    1111 Medical Center Blvd
    Suite S450
    Marrero, LA 70072
  • Brett Hymel

    Brett Hymel

    Metropolitan Gastroenterology Assoc. - West Jefferson Medical Center
    Distance: 10.7 mi
    1111 Medical Center Blvd
    Suite S-450
    Marrero, LA 70072
  • Gary Reiss

    Gary Reiss

    Metropolitan Gastroenterology Assoc. - West Jefferson Medical Center
    Distance: 10.7 mi
    1111 Medical Center Blvd
    Suite S-450
    Marrero, LA 70072
  • Rian Tanenbaum

    Rian Tanenbaum

    Metropolitan Gastroenterology Assoc. - West Jefferson Medical Center
    Distance: 10.7 mi
    1111 Medical Center Blvd
    Suite S-450
    Marrero, LA 70072
  • Steve Venturatos

    Steve Venturatos

    Metropolitan Gastroenterology Assoc. - West Jefferson Medical Center
    Distance: 10.7 mi
    1111 Medical Center Blvd
    Suite S-450
    Marrero, LA 70072
  • Matthew Rolfsen 250 Points

    Matthew Rolfsen

    Matthew Rolfsen, MD
    Distance: 12.51 mi
    120 Ochsner Boulevard
    Gretna, LA 70056
  • Noor Ali 250 Points

    Noor Ali

    Noor B. Ali, MD
    Distance: 12.51 mi
    120 Ochsner Blvd
    Gretna, LA 70056
  • Cherie Niles, MD 110 Points

    Cherie Niles, MD

    Distance: 12.51 mi
    120 Meadowcrest St Ste 440
    Gretna, LA 70056
  • Glenn Hedgpeth, MD 110 Points

    Glenn Hedgpeth, MD

    Samuels Huddelston Hedgpeth
    Distance: 17.04 mi
    9000 Patricia St Ste 205
    Chalmette, LA 70043
  • Aderonke Akingbola, MD 90 Points

    Aderonke Akingbola, MD

    Distance: 17.04 mi
    9000 Patricia St Ste 109
    Chalmette, LA 70043
  • Robert Blalock, MD 100 Points

    Robert Blalock, MD

    Distance: 17.85 mi
    251 F Edward Hebert Blvd, Metropolitan Development C
    Belle Chasse, LA 70037

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.


Gastroenterologist Related Terms:
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