| Physician Specialties |
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Gastroenterology |
Subspecialists in gastroenterology attend to problems involving
the digestive organs, including the stomach, bowels, liver
and gallbladder. They treat such conditions as abdominal pain,
ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice, and perform complex
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using lighted scopes
to see internal organs. They often consult with surgeons when
abdominal operations are necessary.
To attain certification in gastroenterology through the American
Board of Internal Medicine, a physician must first be certified
in internal medicine. |
