Dr. Catherine Petruff Cheney M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
330 Brookline Ave Division Of Gastroen Boston MA, 02215About
Dr. Catherine Cheney is a gastroenterologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Cheney 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. Cheney performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med- Farmington Ct 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Awards
- 1993 Deaconess Hospital/Manchester VA Award
- 1987 James And Helen Hovorka Endowment Fund
- 1985 Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society
- 1983 Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
Treatments
- Colorectal Cancer Screening, Colon Polyps, Inflammatory Bowel Disease And More
Fellowships
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Gastroenterology, Boston, MA 1995
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Hepatology, Boston, MA 1996
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