Dr. Michael Roy M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1200 Congress St Suite 300 Portland ME, 04102About
Dr. Michael Roy is a gastroenterologist practicing in Portland, ME. Dr. Roy 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. Roy performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1980
Tufts University School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Pain
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