Dr. Vandana Khungar MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
3400 Civic Center Blvd Concourse Level Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Vandana Khungar is a gastroenterologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Khungar 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. Khungar performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2008
Provider Details
Treatments
- Colonoscopy, Encephalopathy, Hepatitis And More
- Liver Cancer
- Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
Professional Memberships
- Fellow AGA Political Action Committee National Representative , Representative
- Member American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
- Member American College of Gastroenterology
- Member American College of Physicians
- Member American Gastroenterological Association
- Member American Medical Association
- Member American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ,
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