Dr. Richard D Baerg MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1112 6th Ave 200 Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. Richard Baerg is a gastroenterologist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Baerg 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. Baerg performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1965
University of Washington School of Medicine 1965
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The new proton pump inhibitor esomeprazole is effective as a maintenance therapy
- The nature of vitamin D resistance in experimental uremia.
- Effect of cortisone treatment on the active transport of calcium by the small intestine.
- Colon transplant for esophageal carcinoma. Manometric study of a case.
- Effect of renal insufficiency on the active transport of calcium by the small intestine.
- Centrilobular hepatic necrosis and acute renal failure in "solvent sniffers".
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