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Dr. Michele Dodman, DO
Gastroenterologist
Dr. Michele Dodman is a gastroenterologist practicing Oro Valley, Az. She believes in 'letting the patient tell their story'. She 'partners' with the patient, providing them with up to date, treatment options, and helps them in making choices for their health. She started her career as a combat medic and has achieved in addition to her doctorate, an MBA in healthcare management, two teaching fellowships from Michigan State University, a fellowship in health policy and one in patient safety.
Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems, and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Dodman has performed thousands of procedures ( colonoscopies and endoscopies ) and provides accurate and thorough care for patients. As she says, "trust is earned, never given". She hopes to earn yours.
Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems, and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Dodman has performed thousands of procedures ( colonoscopies and endoscopies ) and provides accurate and thorough care for patients. As she says, "trust is earned, never given". She hopes to earn yours.
36 years
Experience
Dr. Michele Dodman, DO
- Oro Valley, AZ
- Univ of New England, Coll of Osteo Med, Biddeford Me
- Accepting new patients
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How long do you need to go gluten free to notice a difference?
Celiac disease, also known as Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy, is an auto-immune disorder that results in the "blunting" of the microvilli in the small intestine, which can lead to READ MORE
Celiac disease, also known as Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy, is an auto-immune disorder that results in the "blunting" of the microvilli in the small intestine, which can lead to malabsorption and a wide variety of symptoms. By avoiding "gliadin," the microvilli literally grow back. This process, depending on the severity of loss (histologically graded as a Marsh score), takes weeks to return to normal.
What is the best probiotic to take for gastritis?
This is a great question! In the nearly 50 feet of GI track, there are close to 30 trillion bacteria! They form an essential function. It's always best to eat a well-balanced READ MORE
This is a great question! In the nearly 50 feet of GI track, there are close to 30 trillion bacteria! They form an essential function. It's always best to eat a well-balanced diet that contains essential vitamins, nutrients, and essential minerals.
Stomach pain?
Coming up with a diagnosis for pain is difficult, especially for pain that's infrequent. The 'alarming symptoms' in GI are loss of taste (dysgeusia), dysphagia (food getting stuck), READ MORE
Coming up with a diagnosis for pain is difficult, especially for pain that's infrequent. The 'alarming symptoms' in GI are loss of taste (dysgeusia), dysphagia (food getting stuck), black tarry stools (melena), blood in the stool (hematochezia), a change in the size of stool, anemia, unexplained weight loss clearly need investigating. It's always best to discuss this, and other health issues/concerns with your provider.
Vomiting?
I'm sorry to hear that your daughter has been ill. Vomiting can certainly lead to dehydration, which can have possible consequences, some of which can be severe. Please contact READ MORE
I'm sorry to hear that your daughter has been ill. Vomiting can certainly lead to dehydration, which can have possible consequences, some of which can be severe. Please contact you provider/pediatrician immediately.
60 year old woman with chronic diarrhea no other symptoms?
The bowel, or colon, is 5 feet long. Its "job" is to absorb water from the stool, giving bowel movements solidity. There is a condition called "collagenous colitis," where the READ MORE
The bowel, or colon, is 5 feet long. Its "job" is to absorb water from the stool, giving bowel movements solidity. There is a condition called "collagenous colitis," where the collagen layer of the bowel gets thick and the bowel can't absorb anything, thus the patient has diarrhea. This is diagnosed with a biopsy from a colonoscopy. This condition can be easily treated. Remember, it's important to re-hydrate. Also, remember that sugar and fat-free products will increase colonic motility and cause diarrhea. Please consult with your provider and GI specialist.
Vomiting and antibiotics?
I'm sorry your husband isn't feeling well. It clearly sounds like he needs to follow up with his primary care provider. Dehydration is a potentially serious condition.
