Dr. Kevin J Peifer M.D.?
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Dr. Kevin J Peifer M.D., Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Kevin J Peifer M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

3/5(8)
401 Roxbury Rd Rockford IL, 61107
Rating

3/5

About

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

MaleEnglish 19 years of experience

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

401 Roxbury Rd -
Rockford, IL 61107
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New patients: 815-397-7340
Fax: 815-397-2156, 815-397-7388

Dr. Kevin J Peifer M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Peifer


3.0

Based on 8 reviews

Dr. Kevin J Peifer M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 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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SWEDISH AMERICAN HOSPITALl

1401 EAST STATE STREET ROCKFORD IL 61104

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