Dr. Bergein Frederick Overholt MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
801 Weisgarber Rd Suite 100 Knoxville TN, 37909About
Dr. Bergein Overholt is a gastroenterologist practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Overholt 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. Overholt performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1961
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Results of photodynamic therapy in Barrett's esophagus: A review.
- Photodynamic therapy in the management of Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia.
- Colonoscopy. A review.
- Evaluating treatments of Barrett's esophagus that shows high-grade dysplasia.
- Acid suppression and reepithelialization after ablation of Barrett's esophagus.
- Photodynamic therapy using Verteporfin (benzoporphyrin derivative monoacid ring A, BPD-MA) and 630 nm laser light in canine esophagus.
- A/S/G/E guidelines for standards of training and practice.
- A corporate partner in the endoscopic ambulatory surgery center. A business relationship that works.
- Photodynamic therapy for Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia and/or early stage carcinoma: long-term results.
- Laser and photodynamic therapy of esophageal cancer.
- Comparative pharmacokinetics of the photosensitizer tin-etiopurpurin in dogs and rats.
- Perforation during colonoscopy in endoscopic ambulatory surgical centers.
- Centering balloon to improve esophageal photodynamic therapy.
- Development of a fluorescence detection system using optical parametric oscillator (OPO) laser excitation for in vivo diagnosis.
- What is the best management strategy for high grade dysplasia in Barrett's oesophagus? A cost effectiveness analysis.
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