Dr. Dr. Paul A. Akerman
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
33 Staniford St Providence RI, 02905About
Dr. Paul Akerman is a gastroenterologist practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Akerman 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. Akerman performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Mechanical Engineering 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Spiral enteroscopy with the new DSB overtube: a novel technique for deep peroral small-bowel intubation.
- Removal of a Bravo 24-hour pH capsule with endoscopic scissors.
- Spiral enteroscopy and push enteroscopy.
- Spiral enteroscopy: prime time or for the happy few?
- 'Doing the twist': insight gained from spiral enteroscopy.
- Spiral enteroscopy versus double-balloon enteroscopy: choosing the right tool for the job.
Treatments
- Anemia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Colon Polyps
- Diverticulosis
- Malnutrition
- Pain
- Hernia
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