Dr. Melchor V Demetria M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1901 W Harrison St Chicago IL, 60612About
Dr. Melchor Demetria is a gastroenterologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Demetria 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. Demetria performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Hepatitis B
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Hepatitis C
Professional Memberships
- Member AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
- Member CHICAGO SOCIETY OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
- Member AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
- Member AMERICAN GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATION
- Staff STAFF PRV/COOK COUNTY HOSPITAL/CHICAGO, IL
Fellowships
- Cook County Hospital, Gastroenterology, Chicago, IL 1995
- GASTROENTEROLOGY, COOK COUNTY HOSPITAL, CHICAGO, IL 1995
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