Dr. David P. McElreath D.O.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
10001 Lile Drive Little Rock Arkansas, 72205Rating
4/5
About
David P. McElreath, DO, is a well reputed and talented gastroenterologist serving patients at Little Rock Diagnostic Clinic in Little Rock, Arkansas. Established in 1961, the Clinic wishes to combine the knowledge and skills of internal medicine and its subspecialties into a single unit so that patients are offered the best of modern medical care at reasonable costs. As a gastroenterologist, Dr. McElreath specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders that affect the digestive system. To complement his role in private practice, he serves on staff at Baptist Health Medical Center and also has consulting privileges at Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute and Baptist Health Extended Care Hospital. He studied medicine at Kansas City Biosciences and Osteopathic Medicine and received his doctorate of osteopathic medicine in 2002. In addition, he conducted his internal medicine residency training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and his gastroenterology fellowship within the same educational venue. He is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and he also attained his gastroenterology certification with the same board. Dr. McElreath is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association, the American Medical Association, and the American College of Gastroenterology.
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Education and Training
Kansas City Biosciences and Osteopathic Medicine
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 2002
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Anemia
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Pain
- Gas
Internships
- University of Arkansas
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American Osteopathic Association, American College of Gastroenterology
What do you attribute your success to?
- Patients and Communication
Hobbies / Sports
- Exercising, Hunting
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