Gastroenterology Doctors in Bethel, CT Accepting Medicare

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Thomas Patrick Whelan, M.D..
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2 Elizabeth St, Bethel, CT 06801
Phone: 203-791-2221    Fax: 203-791-0682

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Popular Specializations in Bethel, CT:

Internal Medicine
Family Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Gastroenterology


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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