Stephen S Matter M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
2200 Jacobssen Dr Normal IL, 61761About
Dr. Stephen Matter is a gastroenterologist practicing in Normal, IL. Dr. Matter 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. Matter performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City M.D. 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- Fellow American College of Gastroenterology
- 99th Percentile in Patient Satisfaction Press Ganey National Survey
- Advocate Bromenn Physician Partners
Treatments
- Colonoscopy
- EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
- EGD with PEG Tube Placement
- Esophageal Dilation
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- Ileoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Liver Biopsy
- Paracentesis
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Virtual Colonscopy
- CAT Scan
- Abdominal Pain
- Change in Bowels
- Chron's Disease
- Liver Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Bleeding from the Gut
- Heartburn
Professional Memberships
- Board Certified American Subspecialty Board of Gastroenterology
- Professional Member American Gastroenterology Association
- Professional Member American College of Gastroenterology
- Professional Member American College of Physicians
Fellowships
- University of Kansas Gastroenterology 1989
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