David L. Diehl
Advanced in Esophageal Varices

Dr. David L. Diehl

Gastroenterology
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Medical Center - Gastroenterology
100 North Academy Avenue, 
Danville, PA 

Advanced in Esophageal Varices
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Medical Center - Gastroenterology
100 North Academy Avenue, 
Danville, PA 
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Overview

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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gallbladder Disease, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 143 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Esophageal Varices.

Graduate Institution
UCLA - David Geffen School Of Medicine, 1983 - Doctor Of Medicine
Residency
Harbor - UCLA Medical Center, 1987
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
The American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
University of California - San Francisco Medical, 1988
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Geisinger Medical Center - Gastroenterology
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Call: 800-275-6401

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.


4 Clinical Trials

Nitrous Oxide For Endoscopic Ablation of Refractory Barrett's Esophagus (NO FEAR-BE)
Nitrous Oxide For Endoscopic Ablation of Refractory Barrett's Esophagus (NO FEAR-BE)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Multi-center Clinical Study to Evaluate the C2 CryoBalloon Focal Ablation System for the Treatment of Patients With Previously Untreated Dysplastic Barrett's Epithelium
Multi-center Clinical Study to Evaluate the C2 CryoBalloon Focal Ablation System for the Treatment of Patients With Previously Untreated Dysplastic Barrett's Epithelium
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Prospective, Multicenter Study for the Evaluation of Safety and Performance of the Interscope EndoRotor Endoscopic Mucosal Resection System for the Removal of Alimentary Tract Mucosa in the Colon
Prospective, Multicenter Study for the Evaluation of Safety and Performance of the Interscope EndoRotor Endoscopic Mucosal Resection System for the Removal of Alimentary Tract Mucosa in the Colon
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 05, 2022
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Multi-center Prospective Registry Study Utilizing a Double Balloon Accessory Device to Facilitate Endoscopic Polypectomy in Large Intestine.
Multi-center Prospective Registry Study Utilizing a Double Balloon Accessory Device to Facilitate Endoscopic Polypectomy in Large Intestine.
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: December 11, 2020
Intervention Type: Device
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143 Total Publications

Correction: Effectiveness of transoral endoscopic fundoplication with or without hiatal hernia repair in patients with gerd and chronic cough.
Correction: Effectiveness of transoral endoscopic fundoplication with or without hiatal hernia repair in patients with gerd and chronic cough.
Journal: Surgical endoscopy
Published: November 03, 2025
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