Dr. David A. Peura M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
Uva Hospital Lee Street, 1st Floo Charlottesville VA, 22908About
Dr. David Peura is a gastroenterologist practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Peura 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. Peura performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- H. pylori infection and GI disease: what critical care physicians need to know. Who should be tested for H. pylori? When is treatment needed?
- Usefulness of serological IgG antibody determinations for confirming eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection.
- The problem of Helicobacter pylori-negative idiopathic ulcer disease.
- Helicobacter pylori-related disease: guidelines for testing and treatment.
- Gastrointestinal safety and tolerability of nonselective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents and cyclooxygenase-2-selective inhibitors.
- Helicobacter pylori-Associated Diseases.
- Mandate to modify a medicinal mantra: maybe not yet?
- Chairmen's summary: dichotomies and directions in acid-related disorders.
- Gastrointestinal disorders are among the most common disorders encountered in the United States and Europe.
- Serious gastrointestinal events from low dose analgesic use.
- Prevention of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug-associated gastrointestinal symptoms and ulcer complications.
- Comparison of Prilosec OTC (omeprazole magnesium 20.6 mg) to placebo for 14 days in the treatment of frequent heartburn.
- Heartburn: issues in patient management. A roundtable discussion.
- Balancing the gastrointestinal benefits and risks of nonselective NSAIDs.
- Management of stress-related bleeding: evolution from the era before cimetidine.
Dr. David A. Peura M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At Uva Hospital Lee Street, 1st Floor
Uva Hospital Lee Street, 1st Floo -Charlottesville, VA 22908Get Direction
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