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Dr. Frederick Opper, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 68
Dr. Frederick Opper, MD
4.7 (23 Ratings)
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Dr. Frederick Opper, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Wilmington, NC.
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Dr. Frederick Opper, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 68
Wilmington, NC
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Frederick Opper, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Wilmington, NC.

About

Dr. Opper graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1983 and completed a residency at University of North Carolina Hospitals.Dr. Frederick Opper, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Wilmington, NC and has 41 years experience. Dr. Opper currently practices at Novant Health Gastroenterology - Wilmington and are affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Novant Health Brunswick Endoscopy Center and Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center. Dr. Opper has experience treating conditions like Nausea, Dysphagia and Abdominal Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Opper received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Opper's office accepts new patients. Dr. Opper is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Novant Health Gastroenterology - Wilmington
    1520 Physicians Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401

Experience and Background Check

Nausea
Dysphagia
Abdominal Pain
Nausea
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Dysphagia
Abdominal Pain
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Ulcerative Colitis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Rectal Ulcer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
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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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Opper
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Sep 24, 2024
He is one of the kindest, most professional and thorough doctors around anywhere. I trust him completely with my health issues.
Bonnie West — Sep 24, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Frederick Opper, MD is a gastroenterologist in Wilmington, NC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1983. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
Biography
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    1986
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    1986
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Frederick Opper, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Opper's profile.

Dr. Opper frequently treats the following conditions: Nausea, Dysphagia and Abdominal Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Frederick Opper, MD is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Novant Health Brunswick Endoscopy Center and Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Frederick Opper, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Opper has over 41 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

    2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC

  • Novant Health Brunswick Endoscopy Center

    13 Medical Campus Dr NW # 101, Supply, NC

  • Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

    240 Hospital Dr NE, Bolivia, NC

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