Dr. Allen R Kaufman M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1370 Nw 114th St Suite 203 Clive IA, 50325About
Dr. Allen Kaufman is a gastroenterologist practicing in Clive, IA. Dr. Kaufman 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. Kaufman performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1981
University of Wales in Great Britain 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Treatments
- Colon Polyps
- Vascular Disease
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Christopher M Gibbs MD5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 221 WEST DES MOINES IA 50266
- Dr. Bernard Michael Feldman D.O.1601 Nw 114th St Clive IA 50325
- Dr. Charles C Larson M.D.5950 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266
- Dr. Ganesh Iyer MD3600 30th St Des Moines IA 50310
- Dr. Bernard Ira Leman MD1378 Nw 124th St Clive IA 50325
- Dr. Abdullah A Fayyad MD1601 Nw 114th St Clive IA 50325