Dr. Veronica N Baptista M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
26 City Hall Mall Internal Medicine Medford MA, 02155About
Dr. Veronica Baptista is a gastroenterologist practicing in Medford, MA. Dr. Baptista 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. Baptista performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Stanford University School of Medicine 1995
Provider Details
Treatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Hepatitis
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Pain
- Gas
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