Top Gastroenterologists in Elkins Park, PA

Nathan Schatz, MD
Nathan Schatz, MD
50 Township Line Rd
Ste 222
Elkins Park, PA 19027
  • Gastroenterology
  • 47 years experience
  • 3 star hospital
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 Elkins Park, PA has a population of approximately 19,067 people. There is 1 gastroenterologist near Elkins Park, which gives it a ratio of 1 gastroenterologist per 19,067 residents or a ratio of 1 gastroenterologist per 7,942 households. There are 7,942 households in Elkins Park.