Dr. Vikram S Kotwal M.D
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1750 E LAKE SHORE DR DECATUR IL, 62521About
Dr. Vikram Kotwal is a gastroenterologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Kotwal 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. Kotwal performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Plus minus lid syndrome with ataxia.
- Pulmonary hydatid cyst in HIV-1 disease.
- Recurrent Kimura's disease: excellent response to cyclosporine.
- A sensitive HPLC method for simultaneous estimation of tamsulosin hydrochloride and its impurity.
- Should bowel preparation, antifoaming agents, or prokinetics be used before video capsule endoscopy? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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