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Dr. David Kerstetter, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 49
Dr. David Kerstetter, MD
4.2 (23 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. David Kerstetter, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Altoona, PA.
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Dr. David Kerstetter, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 49
Altoona, PA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. David Kerstetter, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Altoona, PA.

About

Dr. David Kerstetter, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Altoona, PA and has 20 years experience. They graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center and UPMC Altoona. Dr. Kerstetter has experience treating conditions like Dysphagia, Diarrhea and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kerstetter received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kerstetter is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dysphagia
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Anal or Rectal Pain
Celiac Disease
Esophagitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Anemia
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Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Reflux Esophagitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Acid Reflux
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Autoimmune Diseases
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Cholecystitis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Dehydration
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Lactose Intolerance
Large Intestine Infarction
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Polyps
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Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
CRH Hemorrhoid Banding
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Genetic Testing
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Dental
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  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Curative PPO
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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 Allegheny Regional Endoscopy
    810 Valley View Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 946-5469
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
  2. 2 Altoona Regional Health System
    620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 889-3124
  3. 3 Advanced Regional Center for Ankle and Foot Care
    195 Memorial Dr Ste 6, Everett, PA 15537
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4.2
Based on 23 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Oct 15, 2024
Very personable and treats you well. Explains health issues in terms a non medical person will understand. You don't feel rushed during an office visit.
Ron Stempka — Oct 15, 2024
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • HARVARD Medical School
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brown University Alpert Medical School
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Kerstetter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kerstetter's profile.

Dr. Kerstetter frequently treats the following conditions: Dysphagia, Diarrhea and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Kerstetter, MD is affiliated with Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center and UPMC Altoona.

Yes, Dr. David Kerstetter, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital

    1613 Oakwood St, Bedford, VA

  • Conemaugh Nason Medical Center

    105 Nason Dr, Roaring Spring, PA

  • UPMC Altoona

    620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA