Gastroenterology Doctors in Elk City, OK Accepting Medicare

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Hugh M Leavens, MD
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1800 W 3rd St, Elk City, OK 73644
Phone: 405-439-9688    

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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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