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Palatka Gastroenterologists

1 Doctors Found
Of the 1 Gastroenterologists in Palatka shown on this page:
  • 5 Reviews
  • Average rating is 3 stars
  • Average wait time is 17 minutes
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Top Gastroenterologists in Palatka, FL

Lakhinder S Bhatia, MD

Lakhinder S Bhatia, MD

  • Currently 3 of 4 stars
(5) (5)
Digestive Disease Center
800 Zeagler Dr
Ste 110
 Palatka, FL 32177
  • Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • 34 years experience
  • 4 star hospital
  • Completed fellowship
  • Short wait time
What are Gastroenterology Doctors?

A gastroenterologist is a specialist in diagnosis and treatment of conditions involving the digestive/gastrointestinal (GI) tract. These doctors are experts on how food moves through the digestive system and is chemically broken down, with nutrients being absorbed and waste excreted.

A patient may see a gastroenterologist for the following symptoms/conditions:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Ulcers
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Constipation
  • Heartburn (Acid Reflux)
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Cancers of the colon, stomach, pancreas, or liver

The area of Palatka, FL has a population of approximately 27,132 people. There is 1 gastroenterologist near Palatka, which gives it a ratio of 1 gastroenterologist per 27,132 residents or a ratio of 1 gastroenterologist per 10,295 households. There are 10,295 households in Palatka.