Colitis Center - Westland, MI
Westland Gastroenterologist Doctors for ColitisType of Physician: Gastroenterologist What is a Gastroenterologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine. Practitioners focus on the stomach, intestines, colon, liver, and gallbladder (digestive organs). Gastroenterologists treat conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice. They consult with surgeons when abdominal operations are needed. Specialty: Gastroenterology Common Name: GI Doctor Gastroenterologist Doctors in Westland * Said H Saie MD  Associates In Gastroenterology  Nabil Sultani MD  South Oakland Gastroenterology  Digestive Disease Clinic  University Michigan Ctr Spec Cr  University Michigan Ctr Spec Cr  Livonia Health Center  Livonia Health Center  Norlivo Internal Medicine  Livonia Health Center  Associates Internal Med Spclts  Detroit Medical Center Specilts  South Oakland Gastroenterology  South Oakland Gastroenterology  South Oakland Gastroenterology  Botsford Hospital Gstrntrlgy  Botsford Hospital Gstrntrlgy  Endoscopic Solutions  Henry Ford Med Ctr Gstrntrlgy  Henry Ford Med Ctr Gstrntrlgy  Endoscopic Solutions  Metro Health Center PC  Mohammed A Arman MD  Gupta Ringold & Zakaria MDs  Jeffrey E Puccio MD  Mohammed A Arman MD  Charles R Slone MD  Henry Ford Medical Group  Henry Ford Gastroenterology  Henry Ford Medical Center  Henry Ford Medical Center  Henry Ford Gastroenterology  Henry Ford Gastroenterology  Henry Ford Medical Center  Farmington Hills Medical Group  Sai K Sista MD PLLC  Kabbani Cardiology  Oakwood Mercury Drive  Millennium Medical Group PC  Digestive Health Associates  Digestive Health Associates  Digestive Health Associates  Digestive Health Associates  Digestive Health Associates  Digestive Health Associates  Digestive Health Associates  Internal Medicine Physicians  Digestive Health Associates  Digestive Health Associates  Digestive Health Associates  Greer & Stawick MDs  Greer & Stawick MDs  Digestive Health Associates  Greer & Stawick MDs  Greer & Stawick MDs  Warrenfield Medical Center  Oakland Gastroenterology Assocs  Oakland Gastroenterology Assocs  Oakland Gastroenterology Assocs  Oakland Gastroenterology Assocs  Franklin Medical Consultants  Oakland Gastroenterology Assocs  Oakland Gastroenterology Assocs  Midwest Medical Center  Midwest Medical Center  Pontiac Trail Medical Center  Gastroenterology Associates  Malik & Malik MDs  Oakland Gastroenterology Assocs  Down River Specialists  Marc S Herschfus MD  Hershel C Jackson MD  Kemit Medical Group  Walled Lake Medical Center  Rafael Barfi MD  Downriver Gastroenterology  Robert B Ferguson MD  Family Health Riverview Center  Family Health Riverview Center  Huron Gastroenterology Assocs  Huron Gastroenterology Assocs  Huron Gastroenterology Assocs  Huron Gastroenterology Assocs  Huron Gastroenterology Assocs  Huron Gastroenterology Assocs  Huron Gastroenterology Assocs  Huron Gastroenterology Assocs  Huron Gastroenterology Assocs  Huron Gastroenterology Assocs  Huron Gastroenterology Assocs  Huron Gastroenterology Assocs  Huron Gastroenterology Assocs  Huron Gastroenterology Assocs  Huron Gastroenterology Assocs  Huron Gastroenterology Assocs  Huron Gastroenterology Assocs  Huron Gastroenterology Assocs  Huron Gastroenterology Assocs  Huron Gastroenterology Assocs Westland, MichiganUpcoming Local Events2013-06-08
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ColitisWhat is colitis?Colitis is inflammation of the inner lining of the colon and is associated with diarrhea, Read the Colitis article » Other Related Colitis ArticlesEmergency Contact for Westland
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