Dr. Robert J Petrokubi M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
12500 MAYO CT PROSPECT KY, 40059About
Dr. Robert Petrokubi is a gastroenterologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Petrokubi 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. Petrokubi performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1972
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide and gastrin-producing islet cell carcinoma.
- Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide and gastrin-producing islet cell carcinoma.
- Petechnetate-cimetidine abdominal imaging.
- Cimetidine administration resulting in improved pertechnetate imaging of Meckel's
- Cecal perforation presenting as acute respiratory arrest.
- Gastrointestinal myoelectrical activity in idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction.
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