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Dr. Gehad M. Ghaith, MD, FACP
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
264 W Maple Rd #200 Troy MI, 48084About
Dr. Gehad Ghaith is a gastroenterologist practicing in Troy, MI. Dr. Ghaith 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. Ghaith performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1994
University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
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Dr. Gehad M. Ghaith, MD, FACP's Expert Contributions
Health concerns?
3 possibilities 1- stomach ulcer with bleeding 2- medications like iron or pepto 3- eating large amounts of Spinach at once READ MORE
Should rectal polyps be removed?
Depends on the size: Polyps larger than 5 mm should be removed. Rectal polyps smaller than 5 , the endoscopist may leave it if it looks benign ( appearance of a type called hyperplastic polyp, has no cancer risk, even if left alone) READ MORE
Unknown swelling?
Swelling in legs and scrotum can be causes by liver disease, kidney disease and congestive heart failure. Basic labs are needed ( kidney function, liver functio, and if normal, a heart ultrasound/ echo is needed) READ MORE
How long does gallbladder pain last after surgery?
Surgical pain only a couple of weeks. If pain returns after a couple of weeks, then it is a different condition: Bile duct stone or sphincter of Oddi‘s spasm. READ MORE
Treatments
- Anemia
- Birth Defects
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Indigestion
- Pain
- H. Pylori
- Jaundice
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- Dr. Michael E Cannon MD264 W Maple Rd Troy MI 48084
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