
Dr. Kevin J Peifer M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
401 Roxbury Rd Rockford IL, 61107About
Dr. Kevin Peifer is a gastroenterologist practicing in Rockford, IL. Dr. Peifer 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. Peifer performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
The University of Toledo College of Medicine 1999
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Colonoscopy
- Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Endoscopy
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Liver Biopsy
- Manometry
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Ambulatory pH Monitoring (Bravo© pH)
- Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC)
- Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) for Chronic C. Difficile Infection
- PEG Tube Placement (Endoscopic Feeding Tube)
- Video Capsule Endoscopy (VCE) of the Small Intestine
Dr. Kevin J Peifer M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 401 Roxbury Rd
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- Dr. John F. Johanson MD1905 E, Huebbe Parkway Beloit WI 53511
Nearest Hospitals
SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTERl
5666 EAST STATE STREET ROCKFORD IL 61108SWEDISH AMERICAN HOSPITALl
1401 EAST STATE STREET ROCKFORD IL 61104ROCKFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
2400 NORTH ROCKTON AVENUE ROCKFORD IL 61103