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Gastrointestinal Diseases - Common Types and Treatment Options
Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are a common occurrence and can affect anyone. A few typical GI disorders include hemorrhoids, colon cancer,
Feb 17, 20233 min read

7 Foods That'll Tickle Your Tummy: Enhancing Digestion and Treating Acid Reflux
7 foods that you can start eating today to help with acid reflux and gut digestion
Feb 3, 20232 min read


Constipation: Are You Fooled By The Rocks That I Got?
Constipation - everyone's favorite topic! Learn more about the signs and treatment from your favorite GI doctor
Apr 29, 20221 min read


What's Bloating Got To Do With It?
Frustrated by bloating? Learn more about different causes and evaluation
Feb 1, 20221 min read


Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) - don't let it ruin your holiday meal
Watch my latest Vlog post to learn more about EoE - an esophageal disorder that can cause food to stick in your chest and trouble swallowing
Nov 21, 20211 min read

Do you have questions about Chronic Pancreatitis?
A significant part of my practice is helping patients with all kind of problems with their pancreas - one of the major organs for digestion.
Jan 23, 20213 min read

Living With Chronic Diarrhea - What If It's Not IBS?
I have seen many patients in my career carrying a diagnosis of IBS, not doing very well from a symptom-control standpoint, who undergo furth
Jun 28, 20203 min read


Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Addition of Non-Medicinal Treatments
Check out my recent interview with Alana Kessler, to discuss a complementary treatment approach to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Apr 27, 20201 min read


Why does my abdomen/belly bother me?
Why does my belly hurt? Things to think about before you come in for an initial consultation with a gastroenterologist
Apr 13, 20172 min read
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