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Dr. Howard Kahn, MD

Gastroenterology · Male · Age 71

Dr. Howard Kahn, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Mechanicsville, VA and has been practicing for 42 years. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine in 1972 and specializes in gastroenterology.

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(804) 285-8206

8266 Atlee Rd Ste 133

Mechanicsville, VA 23116

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Dr. Kahn accepts the following insurance:

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Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Assurant Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Coventry Health Care
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare: Special Needs Plan SNP
MultiPlan
Tricare: TriCare for Life
UnitedHealthCare: United Healthcare

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No malpractice claims found for Virginia

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Kahn's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kahn treats Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Kahn treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Stomach Diseases

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kahn treats Stomach Diseases more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Kahn treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Gastrointestinal Diseases

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kahn treats Gastrointestinal Diseases more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Kahn treats this condition more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Kahn's conditions and procedures:

Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Abscess
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anemia
Autoimmune Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Blood Disorders
Cancer
Capsule Endoscopy
Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Cirrhosis
Colitis
Colon Cancer
Colon Cancer Screening
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
Diverticulitis, Intestinal
Diverticulosis, Intestinal
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Removal
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Endoscopy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enteritis
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Esophageal Stenting
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Esophagoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroenterologic Cancer (Colon, Stomach, Esophageal, Liver)
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
Ileus
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Biopsy
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Manometry
Nausea
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Cancer
Reflux Esophagitis
Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vomiting Disorders

About Me

Care Philosophy

Gastrointestinal Specialists, Inc. is a group of 15 Board Certified Gastroenterologists committed to providing State of the Art, individualized, ethical and compassionate care for our patients. We have more than one hundred and fifty years of combine...

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Specialties

Gastroenterology

Board Certifications

Gastroenterology

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Education

1977

Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine

Fellowship Hospital

1975

Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine

Residency Hospital

1973

Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine

Internship Hospital

1972

Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine

Medical School

1968

College of William and Mary

Undergraduate School

1977

1975

1973

1972

1968

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Kahn's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kahn

2.3

Based on 24 reviews

5 Stars	29.166666666666668%	(7)
4 Stars	4.166666666666667%	(1)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
2 Stars	4.166666666666667%	(1)
1 Star	62.5%	(15)

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In mid-March I had tests Nurse called the next day stating I had colitis, start Endocort, & return end of 3/17. Received no info about colitis from anyone. Thank goodness for the internet! At the appt he was very rushed, was there for 5 min, basically laughed when asked if dietary changes should be...Read More

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Jan 06, 2018

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Didn't check for basic tests(X-ray, bacteria, etc.) Staff never returned calls. Took two weeks to get results back which I learned weren't even testing for the symptoms I had. Talked to two separate primary care physicians that said he was inept. Didn't meet for longer than two minutes. Staff never...Read More

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Richmond, VA – Jun 11, 2016

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