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Dr. Loretta Maffei M.D., Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Loretta Maffei M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

3/5(15)
121 Nationwide Dr Suite A Lynchburg VA, 24502
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3/5

About

Dr. Loretta Maffei is a gastroenterologist practicing in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Maffei 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. Maffei performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa 1984

Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1979

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 33 years of experience

Treatments

  • Anemia
  • Acid Reflux
  • Diarrhea
  • Colon Polyps
  • Pain

Dr. Loretta Maffei M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 121 Nationwide Dr Suite A

121 Nationwide Dr Suite A -
Lynchburg, VA 24502
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New patients: 434-384-1862
Fax: 434-384-7704
http://www.gastrocentralva.com

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Patient Experience with Dr. Maffei


3.0

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Dr. Loretta Maffei M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 15 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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