Dr. Rudolph A. Bedford M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1301 20th St Suite 280 Santa Monica CA, 90404About
Dr. Rudolph Bedford is a gastroenterologist practicing in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Bedford 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. Bedford performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Endoscopic management of biliary leaks after T-tube removal in liver transplant recipients: nasobiliary drainage versus biliary stenting.
- A comparison of nonionic versus ionic contrast media: results of a prospective, multicenter study. Midwest Pancreaticobiliary Study Group.
- Low-molecular weight heparin, spinal hematomas, and the FDA: what's wrong with this picture?
Treatments
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Polyps
- Indigestion
- Gallstones
- Pain
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