Dr. Leon A Rigberg M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
3501 N Scottsdale Rd Suite 320 Scottsdale AZ, 85251About
Dr. Leon Rigberg is a gastroenterologist practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Rigberg 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. Rigberg performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific 1968
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- What about nutrition?
- What about nutrition?
- Rational role of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
- Rational role of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
- Two rare causes of portal hypertension: the importance of establishing the cause.
- Two rare causes of portal hypertension: the importance of establishing the cause.
- Diverticulosis--diverticulitis: newer concepts and rare case presentation.
- Diverticulosis--diverticulitis: newer concepts and rare case presentation.
- Ascites.
- Acute gastric erosions.
Treatments
- Anemia
- Hepatitis
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Pain
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