Gastroenterology 207RG0100X



Gastroenterology: This is the medical specialty focused on the study, diagnosis and treatment of specific disorders found in the digestive system. Some of these disorders affect the esophagus, small intestine, stomach, liver, pancreas, colon or gallbladder. Most Pediatric hospitals have a Gastroenterology division. An Omphalocele falls under this terminology.

Taxonomy Code: 207RG0100X

Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | Gastroenterology


Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.

Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine is a specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis and complete treatment of adult diseases. Internists are doctors specializing in Internal Medicine. These doctors are particularly skilled in managing patients that are dealing with multi-system disease processes.

Gastroenterology specialists are located in these States: