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Dr. Alan Ganderson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 81
Dr. Alan Ganderson, MD
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Dr. Alan Ganderson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Virginia Beach, VA.
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Dr. Alan Ganderson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 81
Virginia Beach, VA
Accepting new patients
55 years of experience
Dr. Alan Ganderson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Virginia Beach, VA.

About

Dr. Ganderson graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1969 and completed a residency at Ucla Medical Center.Dr. Alan Ganderson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Virginia Beach, VA and has 55 years experience. Dr. Ganderson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital and Sentara Leigh Hospital. At present, Dr. Ganderson received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Ganderson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ganderson also speaks French, Korean and Spanish. Dr. Ganderson is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Sentara Cardiology Specialists
    1101 First Colonial Rd Ste 300, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
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Languages Spoken
French
Korean
Spanish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    1969
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Pittsburgh Health Center
    1970
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ucla Medical Center
    1972
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Med College Va
    1976
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alan Ganderson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ganderson's profile.

Dr. Alan Ganderson, MD is affiliated with Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital and Sentara Leigh Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alan Ganderson, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

    2025 Glenn Mitchell Dr, Virginia Beach, VA

  • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

    1060 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach, VA

  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA