Gastroenterology at Penn

Symptoms and complaints related to the digestive tract are among the most common reasons patients seek the advice of their health care provider. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 40 million doctor's visits every year are related to gastrointestinal problems and more than 15 million Americans end up in the emergency department with severe abdominal complaints.

Physicians at the University of Pennsylvania Health System have pioneered advances within the field of gastroenterology and provide more options in detecting and treating the myriad of diseases that can affect the human digestive tract. Experience in both patient care and research allows them to provide expert care for everyone, including people with complicated medical conditions or risk factors.

Learn more about the nationally recognized GI team at Penn:

• Penn Gastroenterology
  • Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
  • Penn Medicine at Radnor
• Pennsylvania Hospital

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Health Information

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