
Dr. Michael Jay Hersh MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1450 Busch Pkwy Suite 103 Buffalo Grove IL, 60089About
Dr. Michael Hersh is a gastroenterologist practicing in Buffalo Grove, IL. Dr. Hersh 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. Hersh performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Stony Brook University School of Medicine 2003
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pancreatitis
- Anemia
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Polyps
- Pain
- Gas
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Practice At 1450 Busch Pkwy Suite 103
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660 N WESTMORELAND ROAD LAKE FOREST IL 60045ADVOCATE CONDELL MEDICAL CENTERl
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800 W BIESTERFIELD RD ELK GROVE VILLAGE IL 60007ADVOCATE GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITALl
450 WEST HIGHWAY 22 BARRINGTON IL 60010