Gastroenterology
A gastroenterologist diagnoses and treats
diseases of the digestive system, including
the esophagus, stomach, small intestine,
colon, pancreas, gallbladder and liver. Upon completion
of medical school, a gastroenterologist spends three years in an internal
medicine residency with two years additional
training in gastroenterology. Some of the more common
problems treated by a gastroenterologist include peptic
ulcers, esophageal reflux, rectal bleeding, inflammatory bowel
disease and liver abnormalities.
Dr. Mark A. Spurlin
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