Dr. Karen Shanahan Dufour M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
325 Boston Post Road Orange CT, 06477About
Dr. Karen Dufour is a gastroenterologist practicing in Orange, CT. Dr. Dufour 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. Dufour performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acid Reflux (gerd), Iron Deficiency Anemia, Angina And More
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Crohn's Disease
- Colon Polyps
- Diverticulosis
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Member Northeast Medical Group
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