Top Gastroenterologists in Charlestown, MA

Ira P Michaelson, MD
Ira P Michaelson, MD
26 City Hall Mall
Medford, MA 02155
  • Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • 32 years experience
  • Bridges To Excellence
  • 4 star hospital
  • Completed fellowship
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 Charlestown, MA has a population of approximately 16,439 people. There is 1 gastroenterologist near Charlestown, which gives it a ratio of 1 gastroenterologist per 16,439 residents or a ratio of 1 gastroenterologist per 8,033 households. There are 8,033 households in Charlestown.