Ulcerative Colitis Center - Huntington, WV
Huntington Gastroenterologist Doctors for Ulcerative 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 Huntington * Ebenezer Medical Outreach  University Physicians Int Medcn  University Physicians Int Medcn  University Physicians Int Medcn  University Physicians Int Medcn  Valley Health Highlawn  Huntington Internal Med Grp  Huntington Internal Med Grp  Pleasant Vlly Gastroenterology  Kanawha Valley Gastroenterology  Kanawha Valley Gastroenterology  Kanawha Valley Gastroenterology  Kanawha Valley Gastroenterology  Ziad Salem MD  Bassam Haffar Incorporated  Bassam Haffar Incorporated  Bassam Haffar Incorporated  Rushden & Harvey MDs  GI Associates  Charleston Gastroenterlgy Assoc  Charleston Gastroenterlgy Assoc  Charleston Gastroenterlgy Assoc  West Virginia University Phys  Charleston Gastroenterlgy Assoc  Charleston Gastroenterlgy Assoc  Harry Duncan Jr MD  Montgomery General Hospital  Charles R Honaker MD  Digestive Care Center  Welch Community Hosp Outptnt  Gastroenterology Of Southern WV  Gastroenterology Of Southern WV  Beckley Gastroenterology  Syed Mza Siddiqi MD  Appalachian Gastroenterology  Appalachian Gastroenterology  Charles F Bou-Abboud MD  Charles F Bou-Abboud MD  Raleigh Gastroenterology Huntington, West VirginiaUpcoming Local Events2013-05-18
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