Dr. Sripathi R Kethu M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
2358 Alexander Drive Los Angeles CA, 90001About
Dr. Sripathi Kethu is a gastroenterologist practicing in Richardson, TX. Dr. Kethu 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. Kethu performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Kurnool Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Kurnool- Ap- India 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2000
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Oxaprozin-induced symptomatic hepatotoxicity.
- Metastatic low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma presented as a subepithelial mass in the stomach was diagnosed by EUS-guided FNA.
- Extraintestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel diseases.
- Rubber-sleeving a forceps for endoscopic removal of a flat, metallic foreign body.
- PEG placement causing liver perforation.
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