Dr. Bruce P Gelman M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
700 Cottman Ave Suite 201 Philadelphia PA, 19111About
Dr. Bruce Gelman is a gastroenterologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Gelman 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. Gelman performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1980
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Liver Disease
- Anemia
- Obesity
- Celiac Disease
- Hepatitis
- Acid Reflux
- Cirrhosis
- Colon Polyps
- Pain
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