Dr. Matthew R. Astroff M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
325 Central Avenue Malvern Pennsylvania, 19355About
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
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
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
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