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Dr. Joseph E Cassara M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
Unc Hospitals Div Gastroenterology Hepatology Campus Box # 7080 Chapel Hill NC, 27599About
Dr. Joseph Cassara is a gastroenterologist practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Cassara 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. Cassara performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Nearest Hospitals
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITALl
101 MANNING DRIVE CHAPEL HILL NC 27514DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710CENTURA HEALTH-AVISTA ADVENTIST HOSPITALl
100 HEALTH PARK DRIVE LOUISVILLE CO 80027ST ANTHONY NORTH HEALTH CAMPUSl
14300 ORCHARD PARKWAY WESTMINSTER CO 80023GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTERl
200 EXEMPLA CIRCLE LAFAYETTE CO 80026