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Dr. Heather Gerst, DO

Gastroenterology* Age 49
Dr. Heather Gerst, DO
5.0 (1 Ratings)

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Dr. Heather Gerst, DO

Gastroenterology* Age 49
Lancaster, PA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Heather Gerst, DO is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, PA.

About

Dr. Heather Gerst, DO is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, PA. They graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital, UPMC Lock Haven, UPMC Wellsboro and UPMC Williamsport. Dr. Gerst has experience treating conditions like Nausea and Gastrointestinal Malabsorption among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Gerst is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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Nausea
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Nausea
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
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Nausea
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Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
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Abdominal Pain
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Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Heartburn
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Coccygeal Pain
Colorectal Polyp
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
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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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Penn. Medicine LGH Holistic Therapy
    2112 Harrisburg Pike Ste 202, Lancaster, PA 17601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (717) 869-4600
  2. 2 UPMC Williamsport Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
    700 High St Fl 5, Williamsport, PA 17701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 321-3454
  3. 3 Office
    10 Shady Ln Ste 101, Muncy, PA 17756
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 321-3454

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Jun 16, 2017
She listens to what you say, doesn't cut you off like alot of Dr's do. I thought she was very good and takes the time with you. Highly recommended.
Liz in Williamsport, PA — Jun 16, 2017
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Colorectal Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
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Internship
  • Geisinger Health System
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Heather Gerst, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gerst's profile.

Dr. Gerst frequently treats the following conditions: Nausea and Gastrointestinal Malabsorption. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Heather Gerst, DO is affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital, UPMC Lock Haven, UPMC Wellsboro and UPMC Williamsport.

Yes, Dr. Heather Gerst, DO holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lancaster General Hospital

    555 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA

  • UPMC Lock Haven

    24 Cree Dr, Lock Haven, PA

  • UPMC Wellsboro

    32 Central Ave, Wellsboro, PA

  • UPMC Williamsport

    700 High St, Williamsport, PA