Overview
Amitpal Singh Johal, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist, also known as a GI doctor. He has a special interest in endoscopic ultrasound, a minimally invasive procedure used to evaluate and diagnose digestive diseases.|Dr. Johal earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his residency in internal medicine at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Geisinger Medical Center.|Dr. Johal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology.
Dr. Johal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
10 Choate Circle, Montoursville, PA 17754
1020 Thompson Street, Jersey Shore, PA 17740
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Eastern Pennsylvania Endoscopy Center
Hiral Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.
Geisinger Medical Center - Gastroenterology
Dr. Diehl is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His clinical interests include endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and innovative advanced therapeutic endoscopy. Dr. Diehl obtained his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and his fellowships in gastroenterology at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center and the University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center. Dr. Diehl is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. In his free time, Dr. Diehl enjoys spending time with his family and exercising, particularly swimming. He also has an appreciation for old cars. Dr. Diehl is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gallbladder Disease, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.
Eastern Pennsylvania Endoscopy Center
Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat you as I would a member of my own family, offering guidance in your time of need. I strive to provide state-of-the-art care for each patient during every encounter. I will do my best to make sure you understand your condition so you can continue to take strides toward optimum health. | Why I entered medicine | It hurts my soul when people don’t feel good. Since childhood I’ve been passionate about wanting to help people feel better. Growing up I saw the relationship my father had with his own doctor, and that inspired me. | Community involvement | I have volunteered in Mother Teresa’s mission in Calcutta, India. I also have organized and managed a team of 30-plus staffers for Lustgarten Foundation pancreatic cancer fundraiser walks in Allentown the last 12 years. | Personal interests | In my spare time I enjoy biking with family, tennis and meditation. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Johal isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- EndoscopyDr. Johal isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Johal isAdvanced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Johal isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Johal isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Johal isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Johal isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Johal isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Johal isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.