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Dr. Kurt Sanford M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
4100 Park Forest Dr Suite 208 Traverse City MI, 49684About
Dr. Kurt Sanford is a gastroenterologist practicing in Traverse City, MI. Dr. Sanford 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. Sanford performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 1983
New Jersey College of Dentistry 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Birth Defects
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Diverticulosis
- Pain
Dr. Kurt Sanford M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 4100 Park Forest Dr Suite 208
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Eugene Zolotarevsky MD1105 SIXTH ST TRAVERSE CITY MI 49684
- Dr. Erika Elizabeth Degayner D.O.4100 Park Forest Dr Traverse City MI 49684
- Dr. Jeffrey Howard Goldman M.D.4100 Park Forest Dr. Traverse City MI 49684
- Dr. Mark V Galan M.D.4100 Park Forest Dr Traverse City MI 49684
- Dr. Montgomery John Hegewald M.D.4100 Park Forest Dr Traverse City MI 49684
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Nearest Hospitals
MUNSON MEDICAL CENTERl
1105 SIXTH STREET TRAVERSE CITY MI 49684KALKASKA MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTERl
419 S CORAL KALKASKA MI 49646PAUL OLIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
224 PARK AVENUE FRANKFORT MI 49635