Dr. Brian John Schwender M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
40 Cross St 4th Fl Norwalk CT, 06851About
Dr. Schwender is an internist with specialties in gastroenterology and hepatology, licensed to practice medicine in New York and Connecticut; with medical degree from St. George’s University ...
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St. George's University School of Medicine 2000
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- Acid Reflux
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