Dr. Yogesh K Govil MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
5401 Old York Rd Klein Bldg, Ste 331 Philadelphia PA, 19141About
Dr. Yogesh Govil is a gastroenterologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Govil 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. Govil performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
J N Med Coll, Aligarh Muslim Univ, Aligarh, Up, India 1980
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Or is it just a little relaxation?
- An unusual finding during screening colonoscopy: a cockroach!
- Two polyps on a common stalk.
- Intimal sarcoma of the right brachiocephalic vein presenting as the superior vena caval syndrome.
- Giant cell arteritis presenting as renal vasculitis.
- Adenosquamous carcinoma in Barrett's esophagus presenting as pseudoachalasia.
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Hernia
- Vascular Disease
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