
Dr. Duane Douglas Fitch MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
2402 Camden St Sw Suite 300 Wilson NC, 27893About
Dr. Duane Fitch is a gastroenterologist practicing in Wilson, NC. Dr. Fitch 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. Fitch performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1979
University of Michigan Medical School 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Oxygen consumption in the prosobranch snail Viviparus contectoides (Mollusca: Gastropoda). I. Effects of weight and activity.
- Oxygen consumption in the prosobranch snail Viviparus contectoides (Mollusca: Gastropoda). I. Effects of weight and activity.
- Absorption of digoxin from tablets and capsules in subjects with malabsorption syndromes.
- Anal verge and low rectal bleeding. A diagnostic problem.
- Primary gastrointestinal lymphoma.
- Oxygen consumption in the prosobranch snail Viviparus contectoides (mollusca: gastropoda)--III. Effects of light.
- Oxygen consumption in the prosobranch snail Viviparus contectoides (mollusca: gastropoda)--III. Effects of light.
Treatments
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Indigestion
- Diverticulosis
- Pain
- Gas
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