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Dr. Alan Mermelstein, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Dr. Alan Mermelstein, MD
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Dr. Alan Mermelstein, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Alan Mermelstein, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Philadelphia, PA
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41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alan Mermelstein, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.

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Dr. Alan Mermelstein, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has 41 years experience. They graduated from Temple University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Nazareth Hospital. At present, Dr. Mermelstein received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Mermelstein is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulitis
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Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Nausea
Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Nausea
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Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Viral Enteritis
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
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 Office
    7439 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 333-1377
  2. 2 Deer Meadows Home Health and Support Services LLC
    8301 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19152
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 624-7575
  3. 3 Nazareth Hospital
    2601 Holme Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 335-6000
  4. 4 Fcg LLC
    1403 Rhawn St, Philadelphia, PA 19111
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Mar 23, 2019
Dr. Mermelstein is attentive, knowledgeable, and tries to make the Patient feel comfortable. His Staff is the BEST.
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Alan Mermelstein, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University in 1983. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
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Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

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  • Temple University
    1983
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Board Certifications

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  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alan Mermelstein, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Mermelstein's profile.

Dr. Alan Mermelstein, MD is affiliated with Nazareth Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alan Mermelstein, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Nazareth Hospital

    2601 Holme Ave, Philadelphia, PA