Dr. Robert Peters M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
48 Tunnel Rd Suite 104 Pottsville PA, 17901About
Dr. Robert Peters is a gastroenterologist practicing in Pottsville, PA. Dr. Peters 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. Peters performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Dr. Robert Peters M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Robert Peters M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Learning to Cope with Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity
For a large sum of individuals around the world, living with a disease or any other type of severe health condition is hard. Upon learning of the diagnosis, patients must face a life-changing experience, or they have dealt with it their entire life. Whatever the condition may be, the...
- Study Finds Link Between Celiac Disease and Anorexia in Women
A recent study has found that celiac disease and anorexia are often linked and shared similar symptoms, in more than a few ways.The similarities between these conditions are physical in appearance, making it difficult to discern without medical consolation. To an untrained professional, anorexia...
- What Is Hernia: Get the Facts
A hernia is marked by a bulge in the groin or abdomen, which occurs when an organ protrudes through the muscle opening that keeps it in place. Hernias are a very common problem and can occur in men or women of all ages.For instance, in the case of an incisional hernia, the intestines may protrude...
- What It's Like to Live With a Colostomy Bag
Many people with IBD reach the point where the diseased part of the intestine has to be removed. This surgery involves a disconnection between the intestine and the rectum. Therefore, corrective surgery is needed to create a new outlet for the passage of bowel movements from the body.Depending on...
- IBD Severity in Children Can Be Predicted by Genetic Testing
The good news for children suffering from IBD and their parents is that a group of Norwegian research scientists has had a recent breakthrough in determining a new test to both diagnose and categorize IBD through the profiling of the bacterial composition of the large bowel.Inflammatory bowel...
- Radio Segment Shows Why Celiac Disease Awareness Is Needed
Recently a morning radio show in St. Louis broadcasted a segment called “Dirty Little Secrets.” A listener who worked at a bakery revealed she lied to customers by telling them there was no gluten in the baked goods they sold when gluten was actually an ingredient in their products. ...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Amrit Pal Narula MD48 TUNNEL RD POTTSVILLE PA 17901
- Dr. Glenn S Freed DO100 Schuylkill Medical Plz Pottsville PA 17901
- Dr. Charles E Green M.D.48 Tunnel Rd Pottsville PA 17901
- Dr. Stephen O Slusser M.D.48 Tunnel Rd Pottsville PA 17901