Dr. Lawrence B. Lusk MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1200 El Camino Real South San Francisco CA, 94080About
Dr. Lawrence Lusk is a gastroenterologist practicing in South San Francisco, CA. Dr. Lusk 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. Lusk performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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