Dr. Matthew R. Astroff M.D., Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Matthew R. Astroff M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(6)
325 Central Avenue Malvern Pennsylvania, 19355
Rating

4/5

About

Matthew Astroff, MD, works for Main Line Gastroenterology in Malvern, Pennsylvania.  A leading provider to citizens of Philadelphia and beyond, Main Line Health is comprised of 4 hospitals, —Lankenau, Bryn Mawr, Paoli and Riddle- as well as Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital.   An expert in digestive disorders and colon cancer, Dr. Astroff is also a teacher of gastric reflux and colon cancer awareness.  He has also had publications on menopause and colon health in women.  Double board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, Dr. Astroff also works at Paoli Hospital. 

Education and Training

Emory University

Emory University School Of Medicine 1980

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

American Board of Gastroenterology- Gastroenterology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1983

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 38 years of experience
Dr. Matthew R. Astroff M.D.
Dr. Matthew R. Astroff M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • Fear of colonoscopy

    It is definitely the worst part! That's because you are sedated for the actual procedure, so there is no discomfort. That being said, the prep is not bad, just an annoyance. Now that all of the preps are done in split dose fashion (half the dose, then the other half hours later) it's much easier to tolerate. The volume to drink is much more manageable There is nothing more important than a good prep it can be the difference in finding important growths or missing them READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Colon Cancer Screening

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Teaches Gastric Reflux and Colon Cancer Awareness to Nurse Practitoners and Residents -

Awards

  • Summa Cum Laude- Emory University   
  • Magna Cum Laude- Emory University   

Treatments

  • Colorectal Cancer Screening, General Care
  • Diabetes
  • Anemia
  • Obesity
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Acid Reflux
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Professional Memberships

  • Member International Association of HealthCare Professionals 
  • Member American College of Physicians American Gastroenterological Association American College of Gastroe 

Internships

  • University of California San Francisco

Fellowships

  • University of California San Francisco (Gastroenterology)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Gastroenterology Association, American College of Gastroenterology, American Society of Gastroenterology Endoscopy, American College of Physicians, Phi Beta Kappa

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Dedication to his Work

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of American College of Gastroenterology, Journal of Gastroenterology

Dr. Matthew R. Astroff M.D.'s Practice location

325 Central Avenue -
Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355
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New patients: 610-644-6755
Fax: 610-647-2063

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Patient Experience with Dr. Astroff


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Dr. Matthew R. Astroff M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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