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  • Steven Cohen, MD 350 Points

    Steven Cohen, MD

    Needham Gastroenterology Associates
    464 Hillside Avenue
    Needham, MA 02492
  • Steven Shields, MD 100 Points

    Steven Shields, MD

    Distance: 2.91 mi
    230 Worcester St, Harvard Vanguard Medical A
    Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
  • Susan Carroll, RD

    Susan Carroll, RD

    Distance: 2.91 mi
    372 WASHINGTON ST
    WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
  • Anne M Danahy, RD

    Anne M Danahy, RD

    Distance: 2.91 mi
    230 WORCESTER ST
    WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
  • Barbara Fargnoli, RD

    Barbara Fargnoli, RD

    Distance: 2.91 mi
    230 WORCESTER ST
    WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
  • Stephen J Ferzoco, MD

    Stephen J Ferzoco, MD

    Distance: 2.91 mi
    230 WORCESTER ST
    WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
  • Julie A Freeman, RD

    Julie A Freeman, RD

    Distance: 2.91 mi
    332 WASHINGTON ST STE 380
    WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
  • Ann N Kennefick, RD

    Ann N Kennefick, RD

    Distance: 2.91 mi
    45 WASHBURN AVE
    WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
  • Wendy Midgley, RD

    Wendy Midgley, RD

    Distance: 2.91 mi
    372 WASHINGTON ST
    WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
  • Marlene Odonnell, RD

    Marlene Odonnell, RD

    Distance: 2.91 mi
    230 WORCESTER ST
    WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
  • Randi G Pleskow, MD -10 Points

    Randi G Pleskow, MD

    Distance: 2.91 mi
    230 WORCESTER ST
    WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
  • Kenneth Falchuk, MD 210 Points

    Kenneth Falchuk, MD

    Distance: 3.18 mi
    175 Worcester Street
    Wellesley, MA 02481
  • Harry Anastopoulos, MD 200 Points

    Harry Anastopoulos, MD

    Distance: 3.18 mi
    175 Worcester Street
    Wellesley, MA 02481
  • Sunil Sheth, MD 200 Points

    Sunil Sheth, MD

    Distance: 3.18 mi
    175 Worcester Street
    Wellesley, MA 02481
  • Catherine Cheney, MD 100 Points

    Catherine Cheney, MD

    Distance: 3.18 mi
    175 Worcester Street
    Wellesley, MA 02481
  • Katharine Germansky, MD 50 Points

    Katharine Germansky, MD

    Distance: 3.18 mi
    175 Worcester Street
    Wellesley, MA 02481
  • Alan Mc Cartney, MD 100 Points

    Alan Mc Cartney, MD

    Alan J Mc Cartney Inc
    Distance: 3.34 mi
    2000 Washington St Ste 542
    Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
  • Dennis Lee

    Dennis Lee

    Distance: 3.34 mi
    2000 Washington St Ste 368
    Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
  • Lawrence Friedman, MD
    300 Points

    Lawrence Friedman, MD

    Newton-Wellesley Hospital - Main Campus
    Distance: 3.89 mi
    2014 Washington St
    6 South
    Newton, MA 02462
  • Richard Curtis, MD
    300 Points

    Richard Curtis, MD

    Newton-Wellesley Hospital Gastroenterology
    Distance: 3.89 mi
    2000 Washington St
    Ste 368, Green Bldg
    Newton, MA 02462
  • Benjamin Levitzky, MD
    150 Points

    Benjamin Levitzky, MD

    Newton-Wellesley Hospital Gastroenterology
    Distance: 3.89 mi
    2000 Washington St
    Ste 368, Green Bldg
    Newton, MA 02462
  • Hiroshi Mashimo, MD 100 Points

    Hiroshi Mashimo, MD

    Distance: 4.27 mi
    1400 Vfw Pkwy, Vamc Research 151
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Michael Apstein, MD 100 Points

    Michael Apstein, MD

    US Veterans Hospital
    Distance: 4.27 mi
    1400 Vfw Pkwy, 1400 Vfw Pky Dept Med
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Dominique Q Pham, MD

    Dominique Q Pham, MD

    Distance: 4.27 mi
    1996 CENTRE ST
    WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
  • Gertrude A Reen, RD

    Gertrude A Reen, RD

    Distance: 4.27 mi
    70 HOWITT RD
    WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
  • Kathryn M Scarlata, RD

    Kathryn M Scarlata, RD

    Distance: 4.27 mi
    2020 CENTRE ST
    WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
  • Kathryn M Scarlata, RD

    Kathryn M Scarlata, RD

    Distance: 4.27 mi
    1832 CENTRE STREET
    WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132
  • Kenneth Harris 10 Points

    Kenneth Harris

    Distance: 4.6 mi
    92 Highland St
    West Newton, MA 02465
  • Douglas Pleskow, MD 200 Points

    Douglas Pleskow, MD

    Distance: 4.72 mi
    200 Boylston Street
    4th Floor
    Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
  • Michelle Lai, MD 100 Points

    Michelle Lai, MD

    Distance: 4.72 mi
    200 Boylston Street
    4th Floor
    Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
  • Sarah Flier, MD 50 Points

    Sarah Flier, MD

    Distance: 4.72 mi
    200 Boylston Street
    4th Floor
    Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
  • Vilas Patwardhan, MD

    Vilas Patwardhan, MD

    Distance: 4.72 mi
    200 Boylston Street
    4th Floor
    Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
  • Frank Malkin, MD 100 Points

    Frank Malkin, MD

    Distance: 5.96 mi
    67 Union St Ste 105
    Natick, MA 01760
  • Lawrence Handler 10 Points

    Lawrence Handler

    Distance: 5.96 mi
    67 Union St Ste 109
    Natick, MA 01760
  • Frank R Malkin, MD

    Frank R Malkin, MD

    Distance: 5.96 mi
    67 Union St
    Natick, MA 01760
  • Stephen Drewniak, MD 130 Points

    Stephen Drewniak, MD

    Gastroenterology Associates
    Distance: 6.03 mi
    1153 Centre St Ste 45
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

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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