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Dr. Kong peng Yap M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
15825 Laguna Canyon Rd Suite 106 Irvine CA, 92618Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Dr. Kong peng Yap is a gastroenterologist practicing in Fresno, CA. Dr. Yap 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. Yap performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa MD 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Egd
- Colonoscopy (with Polypectomy)
- Ercp
Professional Memberships
- Member ASGE
Fellowships
- Tulane University Med Ctr and affiliated hospitals Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2004
Dr. Kong peng Yap M.D.'s Practice location
KSB Gastroenterology
33 Creek Road -Irvine, CA 92604Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Lino J. DeGuzman M.D.16100 Sand Canyon Ave Irvine CA 92618
- Dr. Paul Stephen Lee MD113 WATERWORKS WAY IRVINE CA 92618
- Dr. John J Hong MD16405 Sand Canyon Ave Irvine CA 92618
- Dr. Herbert Lee MD113 Waterworks Way Irvine CA 92618
- Dr. Victor Yu M.D.113 WATERWORKS WAY IRVINE CA 92618
- Dr. Hooshang Meshkinpour M.D.16100 Sand Canyon Ave Irvine CA 92618
Nearest Hospitals
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2823 FRESNO STREET FRESNO CA 93721FRESNO SURGICAL HOSPITALl
6125 NORTH FRESNO ST FRESNO CA 93710HOAG ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTEl
16250 SAND CANYON AVENUE IRVINE CA 92618FOOTHILL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
14662 NEWPORT AVE TUSTIN CA 92780HOAG ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTEl
16250 SAND CANYON AVENUE IRVINE CA 92618SADDLEBACK MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTERl
24451 HEALTH CENTER DRIVE LAGUNA HILLS CA 92653FOOTHILL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
14662 NEWPORT AVE TUSTIN CA 92780