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Dr. Edward C Chen M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
701 Ostrum Street Suite 301 Bethlehem PA, 18015About
Dr. Edward Chen is a gastroenterologist practicing in Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Chen 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. Chen performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Taipei Medical University 1980
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Celiac Disease
- Hepatitis
- Acid Reflux
- Hepatitis B
- Birth Defects
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Pain
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Michael Harris Ufberg MD3131 College Heights Blvd Allentown PA 18104
- Dr. Chatargy S Kaza MD755 Memorial Parkway Phillipsburg NJ 08865
- Dr. Ira A Kelberman M.D.1107 Bethlehem Pike Sellersville PA 18960
- Dr. Noel B Martins M.D.501 Cetronia Road Allentown PA 18104
- Dr. Lawrence Wadi Bardawil MD3131 College Heights Blvd Allentown PA 18104
Nearest Hospitals
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - MUHLENBERGl
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE ROAD BETHLEHEM PA 18017