Dr. David Scott Tager M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
107 Commercial Street Community Health Cen Mashpee MA, 02649About
Dr. David Tager is a gastroenterologist practicing in Mashpee, MA. Dr. Tager 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. Tager performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1987
New York University School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Back Pain
- Contact Dermatitis
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
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