Gastroenterology Doctors in Spokane Valley, WA Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Paul Martin Craig, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 12401 E Sinto Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Phone: 509-922-2055    Fax: 509-922-2307
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Dr. Clinton S Poppel, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 12401 E Sinto Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Phone: 509-922-2055    Fax: 509-922-2307

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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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