Dr. Joel B Haight M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
500 University Dr Hershey PA, 17033About
Dr. Joel Haight is a gastroenterologist practicing in Hershey, PA. Dr. Haight 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. Haight performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1982
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Colon Cancer
- Birth Defects
- Colon Polyps
- Indigestion
- Diverticulosis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- Gastroenterology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation 1987
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