
Dr. Frederick H. Opper MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1515 Doctors Cir Hanover Medical Spec Wilmington NC, 28401About
Dr. Frederick Opper is a gastroenterologist practicing in Wilmington, NC. Dr. Opper 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. Opper performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
University of Adelaide Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Anemia
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Pain
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