Dr. Eric W Yap MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1135 116TH AVE NE BELLEVUE WA, 98004About
Dr. Eric Yap is a gastroenterologist practicing in Renton, WA. Dr. Yap 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. Yap performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Verapamil prevents cerebral acidosis during moderate hypoxia and hypotension.
- Cerebral ammonia metabolism in patients with severe liver disease and minimal hepatic encephalopathy.
- Glucose metabolism and acidosis in the metabolic penumbra of rat brain.
- Effects of moderate hypoxemia and unilateral carotid ligation on cerebral glucose metabolism and acid-base balance in the rat.
- Use of Adair four-step kinetics in mathematical simulation of oxygen transport in the microcirculation.
Treatments
- Anemia
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
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