Dr. William H. Lipshutz MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
230 W Washington Sq Farm Journal Buildin Philadelphia PA, 19106About
Dr. William Lipshutz is a gastroenterologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Lipshutz 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. Lipshutz performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1967
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1967
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology- 1973
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- A novel tableted purgative for colonoscopic preparation: efficacy and safety comparisons with Colyte and Fleet Phospho-Soda.
- Cyclic adenosine monophosphate and human gastric acid secretion.
- Cyclic adenosine monophosphate and human gastric acid secretion.
- Sincalide-aided ultrasonography of the common bile duct as a predictor of biliary obstruction determined by ERCP and biliary manometry.
- Pneumatic dilatation in patients with symptomatic diffuse esophageal spasm and lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction.
- Does early diagnosis and delivery in acute fatty liver of pregnancy lead to improvement in maternal and infant survival?
- Chagasic megaesophagus: similarity to achalasia by manometrics, radiography, and response to pneumatic dilation.
Awards
- 2012 Philadelphia Super Doctors
- 2004-2008, 2004, 2004, 2004, 2004 Recognized annually in Philadelphia Magazine 's Top Docs issue from
- 2008, 2008, 2008, 2008 Recognized by America's Top Doctors2007
- 2005-2014 Recognized by Best Doctors in America2003-2004
Treatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Colon Polyps
- Pain
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American college of Gastroenterology
- Fellow American College of Physicians
- Member American Federation for Clinical Research
- Member American Gastrointestinal Association
- Member American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Member Eastern Gut Club
- Member Delaware Valley Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- President Delaware Valley Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy , President Elect
- Member Philadelphia Chapter of the National Foundation for Ileitis and Colitis
- Member Philadelphia G.I. Research Training Group
- Member Philadelphia Gastroenterology Research Group ,
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