Dr. Gerald R Silvoso M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
10001 Lile Dr Little Rock AR, 72205About
Dr. Gerald Silvoso is a gastroenterologist practicing in Little Rock, AR. Dr. Silvoso 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. Silvoso performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1974
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Comparison of the effects of regular and enteric-coated aspirin on gastroduodenal mucosa of man.
- Effect of paracetamol on gastric mucosa.
- Effect of paracetamol on gastric mucosa.
- Effect of anti-inflammatory drug administration in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. An endoscopic assessment.
- The prevalence of duodenal lesions in patients with rheumatic diseases on chronic aspirin therapy.
- Healing of aspirin-associated peptic ulcer disease despite continued salicylate ingestion.
Treatments
- Anemia
- Acid Reflux
- Birth Defects
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Diverticulosis
- Pain
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