Summary

Dr. Joan Postow is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who has dedicated over six decades to patient care. She earned her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Her extensive experience spanning 62 years reflects a deep commitment to digestive health and comprehensive internal medicine care.

Dr. Postow practices in Gaithersburg, Maryland, where she brings her wealth of knowledge to patients seeking expert gastroenterology and internal medicine services. Her dual specialization allows her to address both complex digestive disorders and general medical concerns with the insight that comes from decades of clinical practice. Patients benefit from her comprehensive approach to healthcare, drawing on her extensive background in both specialties.

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Quick Facts

  • 62 years of experience
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dr. Joan Lowy Postow

991 Hillside Lake TerGaithersburg, MD 20878

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62 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Farsi Speaks Spanish, French, German, Italian, English
Gaithersburg , MDMcLean , VAMcLean , VAMcLean , VA
Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University Med School: Universitat Zurich
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Joan Lowy Postow has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joan Lowy Postow has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

62 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine in 1995 and Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine in 1964.

NPI Number

Dr. Postow's NPI number is 1487976726.

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Dr. Joan Postow's office is located at 991 Hillside Lake Ter, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878.
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