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Dr. Melvin Kuwahara, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 72
Dr. Melvin Kuwahara, MD
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Dr. Melvin Kuwahara, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Salt Lake City, UT.
Dr. Melvin Kuwahara, MD
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Dr. Melvin Kuwahara, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 72
Salt Lake City, UT
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Melvin Kuwahara, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Salt Lake City, UT.

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Dr. Melvin Kuwahara, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Salt Lake City, UT and has 35 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mckay Dee Hospital, Lds Hospital, Park City Hospital, Riverton Hospital, Alta View Hospital, Intermountain Medical Center, Layton Hospital and Cassia Regional Hospital. At present, Dr. Kuwahara received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients.

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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
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Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vomiting Disorders
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 Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • Cigna PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Avenues Internal Medicine
    324 E 10th Ave Ste 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (801) 408-7500
  2. 2 Office
    324 W 900 N, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (801) 408-7523

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4.0
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Apr 25, 2017
Dr. Kuwahara is fantastic. I believe he has saved my life. He is informative and cares about his patients.
Cindey Page in Salt Lake City, UT — Apr 25, 2017
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Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    1989
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Dr. Melvin Kuwahara, MD is affiliated with Mckay Dee Hospital, Lds Hospital, Park City Hospital, Riverton Hospital, Alta View Hospital, Intermountain Medical Center, Layton Hospital and Cassia Regional Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mckay Dee Hospital

    4401 Harrison Blvd, Ogden, UT

  • Lds Hospital

    8th Ave, Salt Lake City, UT

  • Park City Hospital

    900 Round Valley Dr, Park City, UT

  • Riverton Hospital

    3741 W 12600 S, Riverton, UT

  • Alta View Hospital

    9660 S 1300 E, Sandy, UT

  • Intermountain Medical Center

    5121 S Cottonwood St, Murray, UT

  • Layton Hospital

    201 W Layton Pkwy, Layton, UT

  • Cassia Regional Hospital

    1501 Hiland Ave, Burley, ID