Dr. Francis Gerald Gress M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
4101 N Roxboro St Durham NC, 27704About
Dr. Francis Gress is a gastroenterologist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Gress 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. Gress performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The reliability of EUS for the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis: interobserver agreement among experienced endosonographers.
- Retrospective analysis of the utility of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) in pancreatic masses, using a 22-gauge or 25-gauge needle system: a multicenter experience.
- Comparison of propofol deep sedation versus moderate sedation during endosonography.
- Re: Srivastava et al., Endosonography and Barrett's esophagus.
- Re: Waxman--malignant bile duct obstruction.
- 5-year incidence of adenomas after negative colonoscopy in asymptomatic average-risk persons [see comment].
- Somatostatin receptor scintigraphy in the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
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