Dr. Eugene Kofi Vortia MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
2300 N ROCKTON AVE ROCKFORD IL, 61103About
Dr. Eugene Vortia is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Vortia specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
Education and Training
Univ of Ghana, Med Sch, Accra, Ghana 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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