Mr. Bassam George Saffouri MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
320 Dardanelli Lane Suite 25b Los Gatos CA, 95032About
Dr. Bassam Saffouri is a gastroenterologist practicing in Los Gatos, CA. Dr. Saffouri specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Saffouri performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ of Glasgow, Fac of Med, Glasgow, Scotland 1974
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 1974
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1985
University of Glasgow Faculty of Medicine 1974
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Treatments
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Cancer
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Diverticulosis
- Pain
- Hernia
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