Dr. Michael Edward Presti MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
621 S New Ballas Rd 1001b Saint Louis MO, 63141About
Dr. Michael Presti is a gastroenterologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Presti 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. Presti performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Persistent Clostridium difficile colitis: a possible etiology for the development of collagenous colitis.
- Comparison of glucose, LCT, and LCT plus MCT as calorie sources for parenterally nourished rats.
- Receptor antagonists for gastrointestinal peptides.
- Effect of somatostatin and octreotide acetate on OP-CCK-stimulated exocrine secretion in the denervated canine pancreas.
- Glutathione synthesis in the exocrine pancreas.
- Image of the month. Pneumatosis intestinalis.
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