Dr. Robert Francis Musselman MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
10801 Lockwood Dr Suite 200 Silver Spring MD, 20901About
Dr. Robert Musselman is a gastroenterologist practicing in Silver Spring, MD. Dr. Musselman 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. Musselman performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1990
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Hepatitis B
- Indigestion
- Pain
- Gas
- H. Pylori
- Stomach Flu
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