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Dr. Douglas Purdy, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 62
Dr. Douglas Purdy, MD
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Dr. Douglas Purdy, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Dr. Douglas Purdy, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 62
Cedar Rapids, IA
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36 years of experience
Dr. Douglas Purdy, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Cedar Rapids, IA.

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Dr. Purdy graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Dr. Douglas Purdy, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Cedar Rapids, IA and has 36 years experience. Dr. Purdy currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Unitypoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital-Cedar Rapids. Dr. Purdy has experience treating conditions like Hemorrhoids, Intestinal Diverticulosis and Ulcerative Colitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Purdy received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Purdy's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Purdy is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophagitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Ulcer
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Dysphagia
Esophageal Ulcer
Gastritis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Cirrhosis
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Rectal Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colitis
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Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Dehydration
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Helicobacter Pylori Gastrointestinal Tract Infection
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Bleeding
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Removal
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
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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Locations

  1. 1 Gastroenterologists PC
    931 8th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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Oct 20, 2022
Over the years I have seen Dr. Purdy, M.D. for several colonoscopies in addition to an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. He is an excellent physician who is not pretentious and patiently listens and respectfully answers all questions. I would highly recommend him with out any reservations.
Gary — Oct 20, 2022
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Southern Ill University
    1990
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ohio State University
    1994
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Purdy, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Purdy's profile.

Dr. Purdy frequently treats the following conditions: Hemorrhoids, Intestinal Diverticulosis and Ulcerative Colitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Douglas Purdy, MD is affiliated with Unitypoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital-Cedar Rapids.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Purdy, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Unitypoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital-Cedar Rapids

    1026 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA