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Dr. Fernando Zapata M.D., Gastroenterologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Fernando Zapata M.D.

Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology

4/5(7)
8200 Dodge St Children's Hospital Omaha NE, 68114
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Fernando Zapata is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Omaha, NE. Dr. Zapata specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.

Education and Training

Universidad Del Valle, Cali, Division De Ciencias De La Salud 1995

University of Oxford Medical Sciences Division 1987

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Crohn's Disease
  • Acid Reflux
  • Constipation
  • Birth Defects
  • Diarrhea
  • Gastritis
  • Malnutrition
  • Pain

Dr. Fernando Zapata M.D.'s Practice location

UNMC College of Medicine

8200 Dodge St Children's Hospital -
Omaha, NE 68114
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New patients: 402-955-5400, 402-955-5700
Fax: 402-955-5720, 402-280-4159

Dr. Fernando Zapata M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Zapata


4.0

Based on 7 reviews

Dr. Fernando Zapata M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 7 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTERl

8200 DODGE ST OMAHA NE 68114

Head west on Dodge Street 429 ft
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METHODIST HOSPITALl

8303 DODGE ST OMAHA NE 68114

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7915 FARNAM DRIVE OMAHA NE 68114

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