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Dr. Peter Kaufman, MD

Gastroenterology · Male · Age 65

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10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 404 Bethesda, MD 20817

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(240) 737-0085

Dr. Peter Kaufman, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Bethesda, MD and has been practicing for 33 years. He graduated from George Washington University / School Of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1980 and specializes in gastroenterology.

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Dr. Kaufman accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Choice Plus POS II
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Choice Advantage
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO; Open Access
Coventry Health Care: Group Plan PPO
Coventry Health Care of Delaware: Coventry Health Care of Delaware HMO
Elderplan: Medicare HMO
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Kaiser Permanente: Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO
Tricare
UnitedHealthCare: Choice Plus POS; Options PPO

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Dr. Kaufman's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Abdominal Disorders

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Dr. Kaufman treats Abdominal Disorders more than 78% of his peers

Dr. Kaufman treats this condition more than 78% of his peers

Abdominal Pain

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kaufman treats Abdominal Pain more than 75% of his peers

Dr. Kaufman treats this condition more than 75% of his peers

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Constipation

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Dr. Kaufman treats Constipation more than 74% of his peers

Dr. Kaufman treats this condition more than 74% of his peers

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Dr. Kaufman's conditions and procedures:

Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
Autoimmune Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Blood Disorders
Capsule Endoscopy
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Colitis
Colon Cancer
Colon Cancer Screening
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
Diverticulitis, Intestinal
Diverticulosis, Intestinal
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Endoscopy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Vomiting Disorders

About Me

Care Philosophy

Capital Digestive Care offers the greatest collective experience in the area and the most accessible care.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Board Certifications

Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine

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Education

1986

Temple University

Fellowship Hospital

1984

Baystate Med Center Tufts University

Residency Hospital

1981

Roger Williams Genl Hospital Br

Internship Hospital

1980

George Washington University / School Of Medicine and Health Sciences

Medical School

1976

Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

Undergraduate School

1986

1984

1981

1980

1976

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Kaufman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kaufman

4.3

Based on 22 reviews

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1 Star	18.181818181818183%	(4)

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Jul 12, 2019

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I have recommended Dr. Kaufman to many people because he is an amazing diagnostician and terrific listener.

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Mar 19, 2019

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I found Dr. Kaufman to be a compassionate , caring person with astute diagnostic abilities. He prides himself with the desire to stay in touch with his patients during treatment and their concerns, by Email or portal ,daily if needed. If 5 stars represent the best qualities of a physician, I would award 6.

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Mar 16, 2019

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Bedside manner was extremely improper, and definitely NOT trauma informed. Assumed I would be fine with an immediate invasive exam with NO prior info about what it would entail, and without even asking (just "now a nurse will do XYZ"). Recommended a course of treatment that doesn't have scientific backing to show that it works (FODMAP) and managed to make my visit about my (mid-journey) weight and not digestion. Not competent for eating disorder patients.

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Dec 05, 2018

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