Gastroenterology Doctors in Dunn, NC Accepting Medicare

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Kurt Gerard Vernon, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 904 W Broad St Ste D, Dunn, NC 28334
Phone: 910-891-5808    Fax: 910-891-5323

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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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