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Dr. Lester Salwen, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 71
Dr. Lester Salwen, MD
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Dr. Lester Salwen, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Greenville, SC.
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Dr. Lester Salwen, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 71
Greenville, SC
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Lester Salwen, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Greenville, SC.

About

Dr. Salwen graduated from RAYMOND & RUTH PERELMAN School OF MED AT University OF PA. Dr. Lester Salwen, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Greenville, SC and has 44 years experience. Dr. Salwen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital, Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital, Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital and Prisma Health Patewood Hospital. Dr. Salwen has experience treating conditions like Gastric Ulcer and Diffuse Esophageal Spasm among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Salwen received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Salwen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Salwen is board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

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Gastric Ulcer
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ischemia
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Stenosis
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Hepatitis
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
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

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Locations

  1. 1 Prisma Health Gastroenterology & Liver Center
    890 W Faris Rd Ste 100, Greenville, SC 29605
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (864) 455-2888
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    300 E McBee Ave Fl 4, Greenville, SC 29601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (864) 455-2888

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4.4
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1 Star (1)

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Oct 18, 2022
Extremely nice, professional, and is very detailed
Anita — Oct 18, 2022
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • RAYMOND & RUTH PERELMAN School OF MED AT University OF PA
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Campus
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Tufts
Fellowship Hospital
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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. Lester Salwen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Salwen's profile.

Dr. Salwen frequently treats the following conditions: Gastric Ulcer and Diffuse Esophageal Spasm. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lester Salwen, MD is affiliated with Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital, Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital, Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital and Prisma Health Patewood Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lester Salwen, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital

    830 S Buncombe Rd, Greer, SC

  • Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital

    701 Grove Rd, Greenville, SC

  • Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital

    729 SE Main St, Simpsonville, SC

  • Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital

    22725 Highway 76 E, Clinton, SC

  • Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital

    298 Memorial Dr, Seneca, SC

  • Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital

    200 Fleetwood Dr, Easley, SC

  • Prisma Health Patewood Hospital

    175 Patewood Dr, Greenville, SC