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Dr. Howard Congress, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 71
Dr. Howard Congress, MD
3.2 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. Howard Congress, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Palm Springs, CA.
Dr. Howard Congress, MD
3.2 (18 Ratings)
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Dr. Howard Congress, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 71
Palm Springs, CA
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43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Howard Congress, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Palm Springs, CA.

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Dr. Congress graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Howard Congress, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Palm Springs, CA and has 43 years experience. Dr. Congress currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Desert Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Congress received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Congress' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Congress is board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

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Abdominal Pain
Anemia
Barrett's Esophagus
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Duodenoscopy
Esophageal Dilatation
Esophageal pH Monitoring
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
Manometry
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Polypectomy
Screening Colonoscopy
Therapeutic Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Varices Banding
Wireless pH Testing

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  • Choice Care PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Pacific Sleep Medicine A Medical Corp.
    555 E Tachevah Dr Ste 1E204, Palm Springs, CA 92262

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Congress
3.2
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (7)

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Apr 16, 2019
He is very knowledgeable and has a wonderful staff at the surgery center.
— Apr 16, 2019
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Lukes Hospital
    1982
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City
    1986
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Howard Congress, MD is affiliated with Desert Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Howard Congress, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA