Dr. Meenakshi Bewtra MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
3400 Civic Center Blvd Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Meenakshi Bewtra is a gastroenterologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Bewtra 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. Bewtra performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2006
Provider Details
Treatments
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
- Crohn's Disease
- Diarrhea
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis
Professional Memberships
- Member American College of Gastroenterology
- Member American Gastroenterological Association
- Member American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Member Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America ,
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