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Dr. Balu B Shetty MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(9)
8775 Norwin Ave Suite 113 Irwin PA, 15642
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Dr. Balu Shetty is a gastroenterologist practicing in Irwin, PA. Dr. Shetty 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. Shetty performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Kasturba Medical College, India MD

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 36 years of experience

Dr. Balu B Shetty MD's Practice location

Balu Shetty

8775 Norwin Ave Suite 113 -
Irwin, PA 15642
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Dr. Balu B Shetty MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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