Overview
Dr. Focht is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pediatric gastroenterology. His clinical interests include reflux, IBD and eosinophilic esophagitis. Dr. Focht attended Drexel University, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency at Madigan Army Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Focht is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in pediatric gastroenterology.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
132 Abigail Lane, Port Matilda, PA 16870
Clinical Research
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The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Chandran Alexander is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alexander is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Delayed Growth, Tissue Biopsy, and Osteotomy.
The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Punit Jhaveri is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jhaveri is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Delayed Growth, Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy.
Geisinger Medical Center - Pediatric Gastroenterology
Grant Morris, MD, specializes in pediatric gastroenterology (GI) and liver conditions. He has experience treating inflammatory bowel disease, gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.|He performs diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower endoscopies, including esophagogastroduodenoscopy (scope of the esophagus), colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy (scope of the sigmoid colon).|“GI diseases can have a tremendous effect on a child’s (and their family’s) life,” says Dr. Morris. “My goal is to allow my patients and their families to live their best lives without limitation from GI issues.”|Beyond his own clinical interests — which include feeding difficulties, gastrostomy tubes, inflammatory bowel disease and liver disease — Dr. Morris engages his young patients by asking what they like. “I enjoy getting to know each child’s interests and hobbies,” he says.|This West Virginia native earned his Doctor of Medicine at the West Virginia University School of Medicine. He came to Danville when he served as chief pediatric resident at Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital. After a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Morris is glad to be back in Danville.|“The lifestyle in Danville reminds me of where I grew up,” he says. “I am excited to return to the community and to Geisinger.”|When he’s not in the office, Dr. Morris enjoys the great outdoors — particularly hiking and exploring local farmers’ markets and festivals.|Referral|Pediatric patients with gastrointestinal and liver disease and symptoms. Diagnoses and treat pediatric gastrointestinal and liver diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and many others.|Performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, such as esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy|clinical interest: feeding difficulties(ie. oral aversion) gastrostomy tubes, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease. Dr. Morris is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meckel's Diverticulum, Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, and Viral Gastroenteritis.
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