Dr. Walter W Immel M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
5510 Alma Ln Springfield VA, 22151About
Dr. Walter Immel is a gastroenterologist practicing in Springfield, VA. Dr. Immel 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. Immel performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Hepatitis
- Hepatitis B
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Pain
Dr. Walter W Immel M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Walter W Immel M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Immel
Recommended Articles
- Recipes for Celiac Patients
Gluten sensitivity is real and it is serious. If you suspect that you may have a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease, please see a doctor to confirm that you actually suffer from eating it. Once you have been diagnosed, you must follow the ground rules of dealing with the disease when it comes to...
- Is Appendicitis Hereditary?
In order to understand the condition of appendicitis and to know whether it is hereditary or not, we first need to know which body part it affects and what are its symptoms. Appendicitis affects the appendix, which is a small tubeālike structure attached to the large intestine. The part of the...
- Tay-Sachs Disease in Children
IntroductionHealthy infants tend to achieve their growth and development milestones in a timely manner. They also develop their vision, hearing, movement, and other types of vital functions because certain enzymes clear out fatty protein as well as other unwanted elements that can hinder normal...
- Dietary Supplements for Celiac Disease
What is celiac disease?Celiac disease is a hereditary autoimmune disease. Thus, it usually runs in the family of the individual. When individuals with celiac disease take any food that contains gluten, their body's immune system attacks the small intestine. In many cases, it is often difficult to...
- What Causes Diarrhea?
Diarrhea is the frequent flow of loose, watery stool through the intestines causing muscle contraction and abdominal pain. Stool follows its path through the anus and gets watery when the digestive system consumes too much fluid or gets infected with viruses, bacteria, or parasites. A loose stool...
- Health Benefits of MSM Supplements
What is MSM?MSM, or methylsulfonylmethane, is an organic compound containing sulfur, which has been used for improving the functions of the immune system, lowering inflammation caused in the body, and restoring healthy tissue.MSM has biologically-active sulfur, which is the fourth most plentiful...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Robert G. Finkel MD10801 LOCKWOOD DR SILVER SPRING MD 20901
- Dr. Emil Valle M.D.1939 Roland Clarke Pl Reston VA 20191
- Dr. Jacquelyn L. Redd M.D.2101 East Jefferson Street Rockville Maryland 20852
- Dr. Alan F Ansher MD4660 Kenmore Ave Alexandria VA 22304
- Dr. Houshang Makipour M.D.2280 Opitz Blvd Woodbridge VA 22191
- Dr. Truc Thi Trinh M.D.1635 N George Mason Dr Arlington VA 22205