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  • George Dickstein, MD 410 Points

    George Dickstein, MD

    Greater Boston Gastroenterology, P.C.
    Distance: 24.36 mi
    475 Franklin Street
    Framingham, MA 01702
  • Prakash Patel, MD 100 Points

    Prakash Patel, MD

    Distance: 24.36 mi
    115 Lincoln St, Metro West Med Ctr
    Framingham, MA 01702
  • Norman Miller, MD 110 Points

    Norman Miller, MD

    Pentucket Medical Assoc Inc
    Distance: 24.95 mi
    21 Highland Ave Ste A
    Newburyport, MA 01950
  • Richard Zirin, MD 110 Points

    Richard Zirin, MD

    Distance: 24.95 mi
    37 1/2 Forrester Street
    Newburyport, MA 01950
  • Marie Anderson, RD

    Marie Anderson, RD

    Distance: 25.08 mi
    30 E CHESTNUT ST
    SHARON, MA 02067
  • Margot Healey, RD

    Margot Healey, RD

    Distance: 25.08 mi
    30 E CHESTNUT ST
    SHARON, MA 02067
  • Lori F Lieberman, RD

    Lori F Lieberman, RD

    Distance: 25.08 mi
    28 S MAIN ST
    SHARON, MA 02067
  • Robert F Kelliher, MD 30 Points

    Robert F Kelliher, MD

    Distance: 25.44 mi
    1000 EAST ST
    WALPOLE, MA 02081
  • Robert F Kelliher, MD

    Robert F Kelliher, MD

    Distance: 25.44 mi
    844 MAIN ST
    WALPOLE, MA 02081
  • Catherine G Malone, RD

    Catherine G Malone, RD

    Distance: 25.44 mi
    7 WEST ST
    WALPOLE, MA 02081
  • Gerald Gehr 150 Points

    Gerald Gehr

    Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua
    Distance: 31.17 mi
    2300 Southwood Drive
    Nashua, NH 03063
  • Marc Hofley 150 Points

    Marc Hofley

    Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua
    Distance: 31.17 mi
    2300 Southwood Drive
    Nashua, NH 03063
  • Richard Dai, MD 130 Points

    Richard Dai, MD

    Distance: 31.17 mi
    168 Kinsley St Ste 20
    Nashua, NH 03060
  • 100 Points

    Dartmouth Cancer Center Nashua | Gastrointestinal Oncology Program

    Distance: 31.17 mi
    2300 Southwood Drive
    Nashua, NH 03063
  • 100 Points

    Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Nashua | Gastroenterology & Hepatology

    Distance: 31.17 mi
    2300 Southwood Drive
    Nashua, NH 03063
  • Timothy Scherer 100 Points

    Timothy Scherer

    Timothy D. Scherer, MD
    Distance: 31.17 mi
    2300 Southwood Drive
    Nashua, NH 03063
  • Ana Vidic 50 Points

    Ana Vidic

    Ana Vidic, MSN, APRN
    Distance: 31.17 mi
    2300 Southwood Drive
    Nashua, NH 03063
  • Mark Mallek

    Mark Mallek

    Distance: 31.17 mi
    280 Main St
    Nashua, NH 03060
  • Dennis Shea

    Dennis Shea

    Distance: 31.17 mi
    168 Kinsley St Ste 14
    Nashua, NH 03060

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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