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Dr. Isaac Bassan, MD

  • 4302 Alton Road Suite 850
  • Miami Beach,
  • Florida
  • 33140

Specialties

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
Gender
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Dr. Michael L. Bloom, MD

  • 4302 Alton Road Suite 850
  • Miami Beach,
  • Florida
  • 33140

Specialties

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
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Dr. Jose A. Lavergne, MD

  • 16855 North East 2nd Avenue Suite 202
  • North Miami Beach,
  • Florida
  • 33162

Specialties

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
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Dr. Robert J. Meek, DO

  • 150 South West 12th Avenue Suite 201
  • Pompano Beach,
  • Florida
  • 33069

Specialties

  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
Gender
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Dr. Marc Carp, MD

  • 1400 North East Miami Gardens Drive Suite 221
  • North Miami Beach,
  • Florida
  • 33179

Specialties

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
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Dr. Raymond B. Sandler, MD

  • 2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard
  • Fort Lauderdale,
  • Florida
  • 33331

Specialties

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
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Dr. Marwan Iskandarani, MD

  • 85 North West 168 Street Suite A
  • North Miami Beach,
  • Florida
  • 33169

Specialties

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
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Dr. Jack R. Cohen, MD

  • 909 North Miami Beach Boulevard Suite 302
  • North Miami Beach,
  • Florida
  • 33162

Specialties

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
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Dr. David Ornstein, MD

  • 16855 North East 2nd Avenue Suite 202
  • North Miami Beach,
  • Florida
  • 33162

Specialties

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
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Dr. Jerome Moskowitz, MD

  • 909 North Miami Beach Boulevard Suite 302
  • North Miami Beach,
  • Florida
  • 33162

Specialties

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
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Dr. Virginia Gilliam, MD

  • 270 North East 165th Street
  • North Miami Beach,
  • Florida
  • 33162

Specialties

  • Gastroenterology
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North Miami Beach Information

North Miami Beach, Florida is home to 14 practicing gastroenterologists who have offices in 2 counties and 4 zip codes, including zip codes 33162, 33169, 33160, and 33179.

According to 2005 Census estimates, North Miami Beach has a population of 39,442, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 gastroenterologist for every 2,817 residents.

Florida Information

Florida’s warm and humid subtropical climate makes it a winter destination for many. Population in 2000 was 15,982,378, according to census statistics. Tallahassee, located in the north panhandle area, is the state capital. Tourism is a major industry in Florida, with Cape Canaveral, Disney World, the Everglades National Park, Universal Studios, the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast all destinations for visitors and residents. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Florida has a population of 17,789,864. Of this population, 3,975,071 are under the age of 18 and 2,978,335 are at or above the age of 65.

Gastroenterology Information

Description

Gastroenterology is the study of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of the body. A gastroenterologist diagnoses and treats diseases of the digestive organs, including the stomach, esophagus, intestines, pancreas, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer in the GI tract, and jaundice. A gastroenterologist also performs complex diagnostic procedures, including the use of endoscopes to see and treat internal organs.

Diseases / Illnesses Treated

Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Digestive Disorders, heartburn, Rectal Bleeding, Ulcer, Ostomy Care, Polyps, colon cancer, Crohn's Disease, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Constipation, acid reflux, Bowel Diseases, cystic fibrosis, Ulcerative Colitis, Nausea, Appendicitis, and Colitis.

Procedures Performed

Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including GERD Services, abdominal surgery, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, laparoscopy, Liver Transplantation, and Cholecystography.

Tests Performed

To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Barium Enema, Liver Biopsy, Sigmoidoscopy, Barium Swallow, Abdominal Ultrasound, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), Gallbladder Scan, Upper Gastrointestinal Series, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, Radiographic X-Ray, Proctoscopy, Pancreas Scan, Abdominal Angiogram, Anoscopy, Liver Scan, and Abdominal X-rays.

 
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