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Dr. Peter Kaufman, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 72
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Dr. Peter Kaufman, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 72
Bethesda, MD
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Peter Kaufman, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Bethesda, MD.
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Dr. Kaufman graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1980 and completed a residency at Baystate Medical Center Tufts University. Dr. Peter Kaufman, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Bethesda, MD and has 46 years experience. Dr. Kaufman currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Suburban Hospital, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, Sibley Memorial Hospital, Boca Raton Regional Hospital and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Kaufman has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Lactose Intolerance and Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Kaufman's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kaufman is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Lactose Intolerance
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Constipation
Lactose Intolerance
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Nausea
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Abdominal Pain
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Gastroptosis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Barrett's Esophagus
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Dysphagia
Diarrhea
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Hepatitis C
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Colonoscopy
Endoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Vomiting Disorders
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Anal or Rectal Pain
Gastritis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Intestinal Ulcer
Crohn's Disease
Anemia
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Hemorrhoids
Esophagitis
Cirrhosis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Ulcerative Colitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Abdominal Disorders
Acid Reflux
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal Prolapse
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Blood Disorders
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Gastritis
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Helicobacter Pylori Gastrointestinal Tract Infection
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neurogenic Bowel
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
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
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • MultiPlan PPO
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  • Curative PPO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • Options PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Select
  • Group Plan PPO
  • Coventry Health Care of Delaware HMO
  • Tricare
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Medicare HMO
  • Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
  • Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 404, Bethesda, MD 20817
  2. 2 Capital Digestive Care LLC
    6100 Executive Blvd Ste 301, Rockville, MD 20852
  3. 3 Office
    10770 Columbia Pike Ste 400, Silver Spring, MD 20901

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

Dr. Kaufman frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Lactose Intolerance and Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Peter Kaufman, MD is affiliated with Suburban Hospital, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, Sibley Memorial Hospital, Boca Raton Regional Hospital and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Peter Kaufman, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Education
Medical Education
  • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    1980
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Roger Williams General Hosp-Br
    1981
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Baystate Medical Center Tufts University
    1984
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Temple University
    1986
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Suburban Hospital

    8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD

  • Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr, Rockville, MD

  • Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Rd NW, Washington, DC

  • Boca Raton Regional Hospital

    800 Meadows Rd, Boca Raton, FL

  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC

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