Hiatal Hernia Center - West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines Gastroenterologist Doctors for Hiatal HerniaType 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 West Des Moines * Jeffrey D Stall MD  Allen R Kaufman MD  Mercy Gastroenterology  Mercy Gastroenterology  Mercy Gastroenterology  Mercy Gastroenterology  Mercy Gastroenterology  Iowa Clinic Gastroenterology  Iowa Clinic Gastroenterology  Iowa Clinic Endoscopy Center  Iowa Clinic Endoscopy Center  Iowa Clinic Gastroenterology  Iowa Clinic Endoscopy Center  Iowa Clinic Gastroenterology  Iowa Clinic Endoscopy Center  Iowa Clinic Gastroenterology  Iowa Clinic Gastroenterology  Iowa Digestive Disease Center  Iowa Digestive Disease Center  Iowa Digestive Disease Center  Iowa Digestive Disease Center  Iowa Digestive Disease Center  Iowa Digestive Disease Center  Iowa Digestive Disease Center  Iowa Digestive Disease Center  Iowa Digestive Disease Center  Iowa Digestive Disease Center  Iowa Digestive Disease Center  Iowa Digestive Disease Center  Mercy Pediatric Sub Spec Clin  Mcfarland Clinic PC  Mcfarland Clinic PC  Mcfarland Clinic PC  Mcfarland Clinic PC  Trimark Physicians Group  Trimark Physicians Group  Trimark Physicians Group  Alegent Creighton Hlth Outpat West Des Moines, IowaUpcoming Local Events2013-06-15
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Hiatal HerniaWhat is a hiatal hernia?A hiatal hernia is an anatomical abnormality in which part of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm and up into the chest. Although hiatal hernias are present in approximately... Other Related Hiatal Hernia ArticlesEmergency Contact for West Des Moines
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