Dr. John G Carrougher MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1112 6th Ave 200 Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. John Carrougher is a gastroenterologist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Carrougher 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. Carrougher performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Uniformed Services Univ Of The Hlth Sci- Bethesda Md 1985
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda, Md, United States 1985
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Acid Reflux
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Indigestion
- Pain
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