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Dr. Richard Elkin, DO

Gastroenterology* Age 70
Dr. Richard Elkin, DO
3.4 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Elkin, DO is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, PA.
Dr. Richard Elkin, DO
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Dr. Richard Elkin, DO

Gastroenterology* Age 70
Lancaster, PA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Richard Elkin, DO is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, PA.

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Dr. Elkin graduated from UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCE. Dr. Richard Elkin, DO is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, PA and has 43 years experience. Dr. Elkin currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital and WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. At present, Dr. Elkin received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Elkin's office accepts new patients. Dr. Elkin is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Vomiting Disorders
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
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 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 Penn. Medicine LGH Holistic Therapy
    2112 Harrisburg Pike Ste 202, Lancaster, PA 17601
  2. 2 Mid-Atlantic Gastrointestinal Center II
    4140 Oregon Pike, Ephrata, PA 17522

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3.4
Based on 10 Reviews
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1 Star (4)

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Feb 22, 2021
Excellent. Very personable and understanding.
Cynthia Conover — Feb 22, 2021
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCE
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Elkin, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Elkin's profile.

Dr. Richard Elkin, DO is affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital and WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Elkin, DO holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lancaster General Hospital

    555 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA

  • WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital

    169 Martin Ave, Ephrata, PA