Dr. Deborah M Bethards M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
500 University Dr Hershey PA, 17033About
Dr. Deborah Bethards is a gastroenterologist practicing in Hershey, PA. Dr. Bethards specializes in the digestive system and its 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 hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Bethards performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Mechanical Engineering 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Gastrointestinal Motility
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Pain
Fellowships
- Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center 2006
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