Dr. Alan F Ansher MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
4660 Kenmore Ave Suite #100 Alexandria VA, 22304About
Dr. Alan Ansher is a gastroenterologist practicing in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Ansher 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. Ansher performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1985
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Severe pancreatitis in an AIDS patient in association with cytomegalovirus infection.
- Dysgonic fermenter 3-associated gastrointestinal disease in a patient with common variable hypogammaglobulinemia.
- Bladder malignancy in a patient receiving low dose cyclophosphamide for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Awards
- Summa cum laude graduate, Univ of Maryland, 1978 University of Maryland
- Magna cum laude graduate, Univ of Md School of Medicine, 1982 University of Maryland School of Medicine
- 1998 Areas Outstanding Physician Specialists, Washington Consumers Checkbo
- 2008 Top Physicians in Washington, DC area
- 1993, 1993, 1993 DC area, Washingtonian Magazine
- National Internet Site 2010 Patient's Choice Award
Treatments
- Gastrointestinal Problems (stomach & Intestines)
Fellowships
- Gastroenterology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C. USA 1987
- Georgetown University Medical Center 1987
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