Dr. Puduchrei S Ashok M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
5500 Brooktree Rd Suite 201 Wexford PA, 15090About
Dr. Puduchrei Ashok is a gastroenterologist practicing in Wexford, PA. Dr. Ashok 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. Ashok performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Cecal volvulus: decompression and detorsion with a colonoscopically placed drainage tube.
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in pregnancy.
- A pseudocyst infected by Torulopsis glabrata: a unique problem.
- Endoscopic incision of intraluminal duodenal diverticulum. Case report of a new technique.
Treatments
- Anemia
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Polyps
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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