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Dr. Frederick H. Opper MD, Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Frederick H. Opper MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

1515 Doctors Cir Hanover Medical Spec Wilmington NC, 28401
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Dr. Frederick Opper is a gastroenterologist practicing in Wilmington, NC. Dr. Opper 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. Opper performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

University of Adelaide Faculty of Health Sciences

University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1983

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 34 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Anemia
  • Diarrhea
  • Colon Polyps
  • Pain

Dr. Frederick H. Opper MD's Practice location

Practice At 1515 Doctors Cir Hanover Medical Specialists

1515 Doctors Cir Hanover Medical Spec -
Wilmington, NC 28401
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New patients: 919-763-5182
Fax: 910-763-0291
www.hanovercardiology.com

1520 PHYSICIANS DR -
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
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New patients: 910-662-8300
Fax: 910-662-8361

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Head northeast on Physicians Drive 1142 ft
Turn right onto Canterwood Drive 587 ft
Turn left onto South 17th Street 1.8 mi
Turn left onto Wooster Street (US 76) 1.1 mi
Take the ramp on the left onto US 76 3.5 mi
Keep right at the fork onto Ocean Highway East (US 17) 9.4 mi
Take the ramp on the left onto NC 87 15.2 mi
Keep left at the fork onto River Road Southeast (NC 87) 442 ft
Go straight onto North Howe Street (NC 211) 3572 ft
Turn left onto North Atlantic Avenue 230 ft
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