Dr. Howard Schachter MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
680 N Lake Shore Dr Suite 1000 Chicago IL, 60611About
Dr. Howard Schachter is a gastroenterologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Schachter 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. Schachter performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1963
U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Med 1963
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1963
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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