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Gastroenterologist - Mount Vernon, WA

We found 9 gastroenterologist in Mount Vernon, WA.

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Dr. Wen-Huan Steve Ho, MD

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Adult Gastroenterology

1400 E Kincaid Street, Mount Vernon, WA

360-814-6113

Dr. Wenhuan Ho is an adult gastroenterology and hepatology (liver disease) specialist in Bellingham, WA and Everett, WA. He graduated from the University College Dublin (UCD) School of Medicine & Medical Science.

"Went in as I was recomended from my primary care doctor. Told him what I thought it was he ignored me and still wanted to go ahead with the Endoscopy. Now I'm pretty sure I have some liver damage so I ask for some pictures of my Liver he orders a Ultrasound. I go get the ultrasound he never gets back to me. it takes me a motnth to get the courage to make the call to ask about the results. His secretary not him calls and tells me that my gallbladder is fine. My gall bladder does this guy even listen to his patients?! Honestly the guy just wants to probe you bottom line nothing else....."

April 10, 2018
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Dr. Donald E. Wakelin, MD

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Adult Gastroenterology

1400 E Kincaid Street, Mount Vernon, WA

Dr. Donald Wakelin practices adult gastroenterology in Mount Vernon, WA and Anacortes, WA. He studied at the University College Cork, College of Medicine and Health.
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Dr. Loan Vu, DO

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Adult Gastroenterology

1400 E Kincaid Street, Mount Vernon, WA

360-814-6110

Dr. Loan Vu specializes in adult gastroenterology and practices in Oviedo, FL. She studied at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Dr. Nassim R. Karimi, M.D.

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Adult Gastroenterology

1400 E Kincaid Street, Mount Vernon, WA

360-814-6113

Dr. Nassim Karimi sees patients in Mount Vernon, WA. Her medical specialty is adult gastroenterology.
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Dr. Samit K. Datta, M.D.

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Adult Gastroenterology

1400 E Kincaid Street, Mount Vernon, WA

360-814-6113

Dr. Samit Datta specializes in adult gastroenterology and practices in Mount Vernon, WA. Dr. Datta is a graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine.
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Dr. Sankar S. Alagugurusamy, MD

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Adult Gastroenterology

1400 E Kincaid Street, Mount Vernon, WA

360-814-6113

Dr. Sankar Alagugurusamy works as an adult gastroenterology specialist in Mount Vernon, WA.
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Dr. Ayah Oglat, MD

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Adult Gastroenterology

211 S 13th Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98274

360-814-6113

Dr. Ayah Oglat practices adult gastroenterology in Mount Vernon, WA.
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Dr. Robert M. Dy, D.O.

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Adult Gastroenterology

211 S 13th Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98274

360-814-6113

Dr. Robert Dy is a specialist in adult gastroenterology. He works in Glenwood Springs, CO. He graduated from the University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Dr. John S. Halsey, MD

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1400 E Kincaid Street, Mount Vernon, WA

360-428-2500

Dr. John Halsey is an adult gastroenterology specialist in Mount Vernon, WA.

Featured Mount Vernon Gastroenterologist Reviews

Dr. Wen-Huan Steve Ho, MD

“Went in as I was recomended from my primary care doctor. Told him what I thought it was he ignored me and still wanted ...”

April 10, 2018

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What is Gastroenterology?

A gastroenterologist is a doctor that specializes in the normal function and diseases of the digestive tract, which includes the stomach, intestines, spleen, pancreas, and liver. As a specialty, gastroenterology is the study of how food moves through the body, how nutrients are absorbed by the body, and how waste is removed by the body. A few of the conditions that a gastroenterologist might treat are:

ulcerative colitis (a condition where inflammation and sores affect the lower intestine)
gallbladder disease (where bile stored in the gallbladder thickens and causes inflammation or gallstones)
gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD (stomach acid flows back into the throat and causes a burning sensation and tissue damage)

One unique trait that really sets gastroenterologists apart is their training and skill with endoscopy, a procedure where tiny flexible tubes are inserted into the body. These tubes are equipped with lights and cameras to provide the practitioner with a close, inside look at what is going on inside the patient's body. Tools can even be inserted through the tubes to perform certain procedures, such as removing polyps or cancers, stretching open passageways that have narrowed, or applying lasers to stop bleeding.

Gastroenterologists do not perform surgery, but they do perform endoscopic procedures, as well as biopsies to determine if cancer is affecting the digestive tract. Although other physicians can use endoscopes, gastroenterologists devote a significant portion of their medical training and practice to endoscopy. They learn how and when to use endoscopy, the safest and most efficient methods to use, and how to interpret what they see through the endoscope.