Dr. Robert Benish M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
103 Doctors Park Galax VA, 24333About
Dr. Robert Benish is a gastroenterologist practicing in Galax, VA. Dr. Benish 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. Benish performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Clinical Trials
- Study of the Effect of SHP647 as Maintenance Treatment in Participants With Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis Who Achieved Clinical Response in Induction Studies
- A Safety Extension Study of SHP647 in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease (AIDA)
- A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Efficacy and Safety Study of SHP647 as Induction Therapy in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis (FIGARO UC 302)
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Crohn's Disease
- Constipation
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulosis
- Pain
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