
Dr. John Gerald Dowd D.O.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
4 West Rd Suite 3 Stratham NH, 03885About
Dr. John Dowd is a gastroenterologist practicing in Manchester, NH. Dr. Dowd specializes in the digestive system and diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as GERD, peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, nutritional disorders and irritable bowel syndrome. He has undergone additional training in advanced therapeutic endoscopic procedures such as ERCP in stenting of the stomach, small intestine, colon and bile ducts form treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies. Dr. Dowd performs colonoscopy, upper endoscopy and ERCP procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1994
University of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences / College of Osteopathic Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Clinical Professor Giesel School of Medicine 2015 - 2017
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Board of Directors Price Center
Fellowships
- Advanced Therapeutic Biliary Endoscopy, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Gastroenterology, Yale University
Professional Society Memberships
- American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Osteopathic Internists
What do you attribute your success to?
- Going into medicine for the right reason, to help people
Hobbies / Sports
- Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Hiking
Favorite professional publications
- Red Journal, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Journal
Dr. John Gerald Dowd D.O.'s Practice location
Dartmouth-Hitchcock
100 Hitchcock Way -Manchester, New Hampshire 03104Get Direction
Practice At 3 Alumni Dr Suite 202
3 Alumni Dr Suite 202 -Exeter, NH 03833Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Alain Ades M.D.4 West Rd Stratham NH 03885
- Dr. Francis Paul Colizzo M.D.4 West Rd Stratham NH 03885
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