Biography
Gastroenterology is the study of the normal function and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver, which implies a complete understanding of the normal action of the gastrointestinal organs.
It includes common and important disorders such as colon polyps and cancer, hepatitis, gastroesophageal reflux, peptic ulcer, colitis, gallbladder and biliary tract diseases, nutritional problems, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and pancreatitis. In essence, all normal activity and diseases of the digestive organs are part of the study of gastroenterology.
Education
University of Panama - Doctor of Medicine.
University of Panama - Diploma in Obesity and Cardiometabolic Syndrome.
A.A.M. Hospital Complex - Specialty in Internal Medicine.
A.A.M. Hospital Complex - Subspecialty in Gastroenterology.
Hospital San Ignacio de la Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia - Gastrointestinal Motility.
Gastrointestinal motility studies.
Languages
English / Spanish
Services
Specialized consultation.
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
Colonoscopy.
Diagnostic and therapeutic paracentesis.
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