Gastroenterology Doctors in Sun Valley, CA Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Bahman Falakassa, M.D
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9375 San Fernando Rd, Sun Valley, CA 91352
Phone: 818-768-3000    Fax: 818-504-4690

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Gastroenterology: An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.


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