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Could a gastroenteologist perform surgical procedures of the digestive system ?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Very Limitted: to those performed endoscopically, but actual surgery of the GI tract in an operating room setting is done by Colon and rectal surgeon or general surgeons depending on the area you live in.

Answered 7/22/2014

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