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Dr. Merritt Jonathan Bern MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

5/5(25)
1906 Braeburn Dr Valley Gastroenterol Salem VA, 24153
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Dr. Merritt Bern is a gastroenterologist practicing in Salem, VA. Dr. Bern 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. Bern performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Univ of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl 1982

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology- 1987

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Acid Reflux (gerd), Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcers

Dr. Merritt Jonathan Bern MD's Practice location

Practice At 1906 Braeburn Dr Valley Gastroenterology Of Sw Va

1906 Braeburn Dr Valley Gastroenterol -
Salem, VA 24153
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New patients: 540-772-5970
Fax: 540-776-2023

3 RIVERSIDE CIR -
ROANOKE, VA 24016
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New patients: 540-224-5170
Fax: 540-985-9418

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Dr. Merritt Jonathan Bern MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 25 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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