Dr. Richard Cherpak M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
110 Business Park Dr Utica NY, 13502About
Dr. Richard Cherpak is a gastroenterologist practicing in Utica, NY. Dr. Cherpak 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. Cherpak performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1988
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Hepatitis
- Acid Reflux
- Hepatitis B
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Gastritis
- Hepatitis C
- Pain
- Stomach Flu
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