
Dr. Bennie R Upchurch MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
6000 W Creek Rd Suite 10 Independence OH, 44131About
Dr. Bennie Upchurch is a gastroenterologist practicing in Independence, OH. Dr. Upchurch 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. Upchurch performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Small bowel enteroscopy.
- Razor blade removal from the stomach utilizing a novel modification of the overtube.
- Single-balloon enteroscopy.
- Single-balloon enteroscopy in managing Peutz Jeghers syndrome polyps.
- Diagnostic and therapeutic yield is not influenced by the timing of small-bowel enteroscopy: morning versus afternoon.
- Multiple pancreatic pseudocysts treated with endoscopic transpapillary drainage.
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Practice At 6000 W Creek Rd Suite 10
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