Dr. John W Matseshe M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
890 Garfield Ave Suite 103 Libertyville IL, 60048About
Dr. John Matseshe is a gastroenterologist practicing in Libertyville, IL. Dr. Matseshe 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. Matseshe performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Makerere Univ, Med Sch, Kampala, Uganda (- Prior /) 1969
University Of Nairobi, College Of Health Sciences 1969
Makerere University School of Medicine 1969
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Chronic diarrhea. A practical approach.
- Chronic diarrhea. A practical approach.
- Effect of beta-sitosterol alone or in combination with chenic acid on cholesterol
- Device for obtaining multiple simultaneous samples of intestinal contents during perfusion studies in man.
- Device for obtaining multiple simultaneous samples of intestinal contents during perfusion studies in man.
- Fatal disseminated intravascular coagulation after peritoneovenous shunt for intractable ascites.
- Recovery of dietary iron and zinc from the proximal intestine of healthy man: studies of different meals and supplements.
Treatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Diarrhea
- Gastritis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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