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Dr. Marvin Ament, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 86
Dr. Marvin Ament, MD
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Dr. Marvin Ament, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Madera, CA.
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Dr. Marvin Ament, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 86
Madera, CA
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61 years of experience
Dr. Marvin Ament, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Madera, CA.

About

Dr. Ament graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / TWIN CITIES CAMPUS. Dr. Marvin Ament, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Madera, CA and has 61 years experience. Dr. Ament currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Kern Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center, Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, French Hospital Medical Center, Adventist Health Sierra Vista, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield, Doctors Medical Center Modesto and Valley Children's Hospital. Dr. Ament has experience treating conditions like Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ament received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Ament's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ament is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Constipation
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Constipation
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Abdominal Pain
Celiac Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Vomiting Disorders
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Heartburn
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hirschsprung's Disease
Indigestion
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Ulcer
Lactose Intolerance
Malnutrition
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
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

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Locations

  1. 1 Valley Children's Healthcare
    9300 Valley Childrens Pl, Madera, CA 93636
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 353-5745
  2. 2 Kern Medical
    26520 Cactus Ave, Moreno Valley, CA 92555
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (951) 486-4000
    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
  3. 3 County of Kern
    1111 Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 326-6500
  4. 4 Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
    1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 546-7692
  5. 5 Sanjay R. Ganpule MD
    1310 Las Tablas Rd Ste 204, Templeton, CA 93465
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 468-8150
  6. 6 Office
    12500 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 564-3300

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Jun 02, 2023
My daughter has been in Dr. Ament’s care since she was a baby. You can look up his extensive impressive background on Valley Childrens Hospital website. His care has always been the best and highly respected amongst pediatricians we have seen.
— Jun 02, 2023
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / TWIN CITIES CAMPUS
    1963
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Pediatrics
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Marvin Ament, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ament's profile.

Dr. Marvin Ament, MD is affiliated with Kern Medical Center, Marian Regional Medical Center, Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, French Hospital Medical Center, Adventist Health Sierra Vista, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield, Doctors Medical Center Modesto and Valley Children's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Marvin Ament, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kern Medical Center

    1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA

  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA

  • Ridgecrest Regional Hospital

    1081 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA

  • French Hospital Medical Center

    1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA

  • Adventist Health Sierra Vista

    1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    420 34th St, Bakersfield, CA

  • Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield

    2215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA

  • Doctors Medical Center Modesto

    1441 Florida Ave, Modesto, CA

  • Valley Children's Hospital

    9300 Valley Childrens Pl, Madera, CA