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Dr. Michael J Zerega MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
3023 North Ballas Rd Suite 520d Saint Louis MO, 63131About
Dr. Michael Zerega is a gastroenterologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Zerega 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. Zerega 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 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Fellowships
- Barnes Jewish Hospital Gastroenterology
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Robert M Mcmahon MD1610 DES PERES RD STE 150 SAINT LOUIS MO 63131
- Dr. Hugo A Villarreal M.D.13276 MANCHESTER RD SAINT LOUIS MO 63131
- Dr. Michele C Woodley MD3009 N Ballas Rd Saint Louis MO 63131
- Dr. Giuseppe Aliperti M.D.2821 N BALLAS RD SAINT LOUIS MO 63131
- Dr. John J Kelly MD3023 N Ballas Rd Saint Louis MO 63131
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3015 N BALLAS RD TOWN AND COUNTRY MO 63131MERCY HOSPITAL ST LOUISl
615 NEW BALLAS ROAD SAINT LOUIS MO 63141BARNES-JEWISH WEST COUNTY HOSPITALl
12634 OLIVE BOULEVARD CREVE COEUR MO 63141SSM HEALTH SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL-LAKE SAINT LOUISl
100 MEDICAL PLAZA LAKE SAINT LOUIS MO 63367