
Stephen S Matter M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
2200 Jacobssen Dr Normal IL, 61761About
Dr. Stephen Matter is a gastroenterologist practicing in Normal, IL. Dr. Matter specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Matter performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City M.D. 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- Fellow American College of Gastroenterology
- 99th Percentile in Patient Satisfaction Press Ganey National Survey
- Advocate Bromenn Physician Partners
Treatments
- Colonoscopy
- EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
- EGD with PEG Tube Placement
- Esophageal Dilation
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- Ileoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Liver Biopsy
- Paracentesis
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Virtual Colonscopy
- CAT Scan
- Abdominal Pain
- Change in Bowels
- Chron's Disease
- Liver Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Bleeding from the Gut
- Heartburn
Professional Memberships
- Board Certified American Subspecialty Board of Gastroenterology
- Professional Member American Gastroenterology Association
- Professional Member American College of Gastroenterology
- Professional Member American College of Physicians
Fellowships
- University of Kansas Gastroenterology 1989
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Practice At 2200 Jacobssen Dr
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Nearby Providers
- Mr. Kenneth Schoenig MD1302 Franklin Ave Normal IL 61761
- Mr. Philip Koszyk MD1302 Franklin Ave Normal IL 61761
- Mr. Herbert Wiser MD1302 Franklin Ave Normal IL 61761
- Dr. Omar S Khokhar MD1701 E COLLEGE AVE BLOOMINGTON IL 61704
- Dr. Vijay laxmi Misra M.D.1302 Franklin Ave Normal IL 61761
- Mr. Thomas Deweert MD1302 Franklin Ave Normal IL 61761
Nearest Hospitals
ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTERl
2200 E WASHINGTON BLOOMINGTON IL 61701ADVOCATE BROMENN MEDICAL CENTERl
1304 FRANKLIN AVENUE NORMAL IL 61761ADVOCATE EUREKA HOSPITALl
101 S MAJOR ST EUREKA IL 61530