Overview
Deborah Bethards is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Bethards is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroparesis, Swallowing Difficulty, Bowel Incontinence, and Endoscopy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
Locations
500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Bethards has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Deborah M. Bethards
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Deborah M. Bethards?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Deborah M. Bethards by calling their office at 717-531-4950. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Deborah M. Bethards a top-rated expert for Gastric Dysmotility?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Deborah M. Bethards is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gastric Dysmotility, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Deborah M. Bethards specialize in?
While Dr. Deborah M. Bethards is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroparesis, and Swallowing Difficulty. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Deborah M. Bethards participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Deborah M. Bethards has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastric Dysmotility. You can view a list of Dr. Deborah M. Bethards's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Deborah M. Bethards accept my insurance?
Dr. Deborah M. Bethards accepts most major insurance plans, including Capital Blue Cross and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 717-531-4950 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Bethards isDistinguished. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- GastroparesisDr. Bethards isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Bethards isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Bethards isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Bethards isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Bethards isAdvanced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EndoscopyDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- EsophagitisDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- HeartburnDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Heartburn.
- IndigestionDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- Intestinal Pseudo-ObstructionDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Juvenile Polyposis SyndromeDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Morning SicknessDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Myotonia CongenitaDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Myotonia Congenita.
- NecrosisDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pancreatic PseudocystDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Pseudocyst.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- TenesmusDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Tenesmus.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Bethards isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.