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Dr. Stephen J. Heller M.D., Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Stephen J. Heller M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(6)
333 Cottman Avenue Philadelphia PA, 19111
Rating

4/5

About

I have been a staff gastroenterologist at Fox Chase Cancer Center since 2008. My area of focus is advanced endoscopic procedures. Some examples of the procedures I perform include the removal of preca ...

Education and Training

Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1990

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1990

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 17 years of experience

Awards

  • 2000 and 2008 2000 Lahey Clinic - Gastroenterology Teacher of the Year Award 

Treatments

  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Anemia
  • Acid Reflux
  • Colon Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Colon Polyps
  • Gastritis
  • Pain

Professional Memberships

  • Member American College of Gastroenterology American Gastroenterological Association American Society for G 

Fellowships

  • Fellow, Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy, Wellesley Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada    1997
  • Fellow, Gastroenterology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA    1994
  • Wellesley Hospital   1998
  • Peter Bent Brigham Hospital/Harvard University   1997

Dr. Stephen J. Heller M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 333 Cottman Avenue

333 Cottman Avenue -
Philadelphia, PA 19111
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New patients: 617-273-8546, 215-214-3779, 215-728-2570

3401 N BROAD ST -
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140
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New patients: 215-707-9900
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Patient Experience with Dr. Heller


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Dr. Stephen J. Heller M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 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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