Karen Ma
Experienced in Colitis

Dr. Karen Ma

Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
Endeavor Health
Endeavor Health Medical Group
155 E. Brush Hill Rd., Hospital Medicine, 
Elmhurst, IL 

Experienced in Colitis
Endeavor Health
Endeavor Health Medical Group
155 E. Brush Hill Rd., Hospital Medicine, 
Elmhurst, IL 
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Overview

Karen Ma, MD, a gastroenterologist at Endeavor Health, evaluates and treats conditions affecting the digestive system, including the stomach, intestines, liver and pancreas. She uses advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques to support long-term digestive health.

Dr. Ma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Rosalind Franklin University College Of Health Professionals, 2013
Residency
Rush University Medical Center
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Licenses
Internal Medicine in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Rush University Medical Center - Diagnostic Radiology, 2019
Hospital Affiliations
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
Swedish Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Endeavor Health Medical Group
155 E. Brush Hill Rd., Hospital Medicine, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Call: 331-221-9003

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.


15 Total Publications

Impact of Cold Snare vs Cold Forceps Resection of Diminutive Adenomas on Segmental Incomplete Resection Rate.
Impact of Cold Snare vs Cold Forceps Resection of Diminutive Adenomas on Segmental Incomplete Resection Rate.
Journal: The American journal of gastroenterology
Published: January 11, 2023
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