Dr. Paul Young-chan Kim D.O.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1011 Reed Ave. Suite 600 Wyomissing PA, 19610About
Joined Digestive Disease Associates in December 2013 Medical School: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Internal Medicine: Western Pennsylvania Hospital Gastroenterology Fellowship: Western ...
Education and Training
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine MD
Western Pennsylvania Hospital MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Upper Endoscopy (egd)
- Colonoscopy
- Flex Sigmoidoscopy
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Esophageal Manometry
- Esophageal Dilatation
- Ecrp
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- H. Pylori Testing
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Feeding Tube (peg) Placement & Replacement
- Fecal Incontinence Injections
- Remicade Infusion
Fellowships
- Western Pennsylvania Hospital Gastrology
- University of Pittsburgh Hepatology
Experience & Accolades
- Physician2013Digestive Disease Associates, Ltd.Gastroenterologist
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