Dr. James S. Vela M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
500 New Hempstead Rd New City NY, 10956About
Dr. James Vela is a gastroenterologist practicing in New City, NY. Dr. Vela 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. Vela performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ Central Del Ecuador, Esc De Med, Fac De Cien Med, Quito, Ecuador 1982
Universidad San Francisco De Quito 1982
Universidad Central del Ecuador Facultad de Ciencias MÈdicas 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Diverticulosis
- Malnutrition
- Pain
- Hernia
- Stomach Flu
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