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Dr. Babak Etemad, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.1 (14)
Map Pin Small Wynnewood, PA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Babak Etemad, MD

Dr. Babak Etemad, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Wynnewood, PA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 35 years of experience. They graduated from Temple University and is affiliated with Riddle Memorial Hospital, Bryn Mawr Hospital and Lankenau Medical Center. Dr. Etemad, completed a residency at Cleve Clin Found. Patients rated Dr. Etemad an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Etemad works at Practice in Wynnewood, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Bile Duct Obstruction along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Etemad's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Lankenau Medical Center
    100 E Lancaster Ave, Wynnewood, PA 19096 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (484) 476-8390

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Riddle Memorial Hospital
  • Bryn Mawr Hospital
  • Lankenau Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Bile Duct Obstruction
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Bile Duct Obstruction
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Bile Duct Obstruction
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Gallstones
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Pancreatitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Ileus
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Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
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 Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
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
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    4.1
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    Based on 14 ratings
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    About Dr. Babak Etemad, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1942268057
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Grad University Penn
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Cleve Clin Found
    Residency
    Internship
    • Cleve Clin Found
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Temple University
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Babak Etemad, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Etemad is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Etemad has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Etemad has seen patients for Bile Duct Obstruction, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Etemad on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Etemad. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Etemad.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Etemad, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Etemad appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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