25 of the Best Gastroenterologists Near Me in maplewood, MN

Melanie Richert is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Richert is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis, Hepatitis, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis. Dr. Richert is board certified in ANCC-Family Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Richert is currently accepting new patients.

As a general gastroenterologist, I care for patients with a wide range of digestive conditions involving the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. I’m drawn to the balance gastroenterology offers between clinical medicine and procedures, as it is both intellectually engaging and hands-on. I enjoy the variety of cases I encounter each day, from preventive care such as colorectal cancer screening to the management of complex conditions in the inpatient setting. My overall approach focuses on respect, communication and shared decision-making to help patients achieve their best possible health outcomes. Dr. Pothoulakis is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Whipple Disease, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pothoulakis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pothoulakis is currently accepting new patients.

Ahmad Malli is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Malli is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Malli is currently accepting new patients.

Martin Freeman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Freeman is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation. Dr. Freeman is board certified in Gastroenterology: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1987 and Internal Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1983. Dr. Freeman is currently accepting new patients.

Guru Trikudanathan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Trikudanathan is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation. Dr. Trikudanathan is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy my work as a gastroenterologist because it offers me the combination of procedural and office skills I use on a daily basis. Working in a field where I save lives by detecting early cancers and preventing it is extremely rewarding. I also enjoy advanced endoscopy, working with patients who have biliary and pancreatic conditions requiring ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram). My spare time is spent with my family. I am a member of the following professional associations: * American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) * American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) * American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). Dr. Abdulkarim is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Banti's Syndrome, Bile Duct Obstruction, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Abdulkarim is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine-Gastroenterology. Dr. Abdulkarim is currently accepting new patients.

My clinical practice focuses on advanced endoscopy, or the use of specialized endoscopic tools and techniques to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal (GI) diseases in a minimally invasive fashion. These procedures include endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to diagnose and treat pancreas and biliary tract disorders. EUS is also used to examine, access or drain structures within or around the GI tract. I have additional expertise in procedures to remove pre-cancerous growths along the GI tract, close defects along the GI tract, and improve GI tract patency to better allow objects to pass through without blockage. These procedures and the disease processes associated with them can be complex. I work in close collaboration with providers in different specialties, including oncology and surgery, to ensure we are offering our patients comprehensive, evidence-based guidance. Most importantly, I work closely with patients to ensure that they feel well-informed and empowered to manage their GI care. Dr. Hanada is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Hanada is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine-Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hanada is currently accepting new patients.

I've wanted to be a physician since I was a child, and my interest in hepatology was piqued in high school when I had the opportunity to shadow a hepatologist. My commitment to the field was further cemented through my residency and fellowship experiences, as I enjoyed the long-term continuity I had with my liver disease patients and seeing the transformation before and after a liver transplant. As a hepatologist, I treasure the opportunity I have in getting to know and understand my patients and treating the whole person. Liver disease is often chronic and can affect many aspects of a person's health and life. I like my patients to be open with me, and I consider myself empathetic and a good listener. I am an advocate for patients within the health system and will do my best to stand up for their needs. Outside of my practice, I enjoy spending time with family. I grew up in Woodbury, Minnesota, and I am happy to be back in the area. I like trying new restaurants in the Twin Cities and taking advantage of the Minnesota summers and autumns. I am also an avid Vikings fan!. Dr. Nookala is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Nookala is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine-Gastroenterology. Dr. Nookala is currently accepting new patients.

Mustafa Tiewala is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Tiewala is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Tiewala is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine-Gastroenterology. Dr. Tiewala is currently accepting new patients.

Gastroenterology is the perfect mix of clinical medicine and procedures. I enjoy the intellectual aspects of gastroenterology coupled with the equally stimulating procedures. I also enjoy the large variety of interesting pathology this specialty has to offer. Additionally, gastroenterology is a field where I can have a tangible and often immediate impact on a patient’s life. This balance of care and patient outcomes is what I find greatly rewarding. As a gastroenterologist, I am able to treat a wide spectrum of gastroenterology diseases, but my particular interests are in luminal gastroenterology, including colorectal cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease and C. diff colitis. I believe medicine requires a team approach that includes primary care, specialists and many other medical providers. My goal is to listen to and address each patient’s needs in order to help them achieve their best possible level of health. Dr. Schaefer is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Schaefer is board certified in Am Osteo Bd Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine-Gastroenterology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Schaefer is currently accepting new patients.

I highly value a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to medicine, and strive to provide exceptional medical care through shared decision making, compassion and up-to-date medical knowledge. I take care of patients with a variety of gastrointestinal conditions, such as esophageal disorders, functional GI disorders, inflammatory bowel diseases and chronic liver diseases. Dr. Mankongpaisarnrung is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mankongpaisarnrung is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine-Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mankongpaisarnrung is currently accepting new patients.

I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Boston College and received my medical degree from the University of Connecticut. I performed my internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic - Rochester. I completed my fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of Massachusetts. Dr. Phelan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Phelan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine,2006 and Gastroenterology. Dr. Phelan is currently accepting new patients.

Sean Teagarden is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Teagarden is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Teagarden is board certified in Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine,2018. Dr. Teagarden is currently accepting new patients.

Kevin Rank is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Rank is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Hepatitis, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rank is board certified in Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine,2018. Dr. Rank is currently accepting new patients.

I became a gastroenterologist because I like the combination of procedural and clinical work the specialty requires. I have a special interest in inflammatory bowel disease, women's issues (especially during pregnancy) and gastrointestinal issues. These problems are very common, and I enjoy working with patients to help find solutions. The procedural aspect of my practice is particularly rewarding to me as I can help to cure or prevent cancers, such as colon cancer. During my free time, I enjoy traveling throughout the country and doing activities around the lake with my family, including water skiing, swimming, snowmobiling, ice skating and running with my dog. I belong to the following professional associations: * American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) * Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). Dr. Hagen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Lymphocytic Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hagen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine-Gastroenterology. Dr. Hagen is currently accepting new patients.

Patrick Hoversten is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hoversten is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Hoversten is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine-Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hoversten is currently accepting new patients.

Aasma Shaukat is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Shaukat is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Polyps, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

As an interventional gastroenterologist, I enjoy diagnosing and treating GI tract and pancreatobiliary disorders, especially through endoscopic procedures. My area of expertise and interest is therapeutic endoscopy, and I have completed a dedicated fellowship training in advanced endoscopy (ERCP/EUS) from the University of Minnesota. Along with general GI procedures such as upper endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and PEG tube placement, I perform many advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including esophageal stent, colon stent, duodenal stent, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) with fine needle aspiration/biopsy (FNA/FNB), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with biliary and/or pancreatic stent and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), to name just a few. Because every patient is unique, I provide care tailored to each person's need and situation. I treat my patients the way I would want my family members or friends to be treated. I live in Plymouth with my wife and two young boys. My wife is an internist and works as a primary care physician. In my spare time, I like biking and boating with my boys and wife. As a family, we also love to explore the world and travel locally and internationally. I am member of following professional associations: *American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) *American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) *American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) *American Medical Association (AMA). Dr. Nemat is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreas Divisum, Accessory Pancreas, Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nemat is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine-Gastroenterology. Dr. Nemat is currently accepting new patients.

Jose Debes is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Debes is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis E, Hepatitis, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Debes is currently accepting new patients.

Ivo Ditah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Ditah is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ditah is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Vargo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Vargo is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Reynolds Syndrome, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Vargo is currently accepting new patients.

Wissam Ghusn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Ghusn is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

Ronald Schwartz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. Dr. Schwartz is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Schwartz is currently accepting new patients.

Susan Lou is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Lou is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lou is currently accepting new patients.

Emma Turnquist is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and Smoldering Multiple Myeloma. Dr. Turnquist is board certified in NCCPA-National Committee On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Turnquist is currently accepting new patients.