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Dr. John Scherer, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.7 (37)
Map Pin Small Columbus, OH
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Scherer, MD

Dr. John Scherer, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Columbus, OH. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry and is affiliated with Riverside Methodist Hospital, Dublin Methodist Hospital and Mount Carmel East. Dr. Scherer, completed a residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Scherer an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Scherer works at Ohio Gastroenterology Group in Columbus, OH with other offices in Dublin, OH. They frequently treat conditions like Barrett's Esophagus along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Scherer's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ohio Gastroenterology Group
    3400 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 754-5500
  2. 2
    Mid Level Practitioners
    7500 Hospital Dr, Dublin, OH 43016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 544-8000
  3. 3
    Mount Carmel East
    6001 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 228-0768
  4. 4
    Ohio Gastroenterology Group Inc
    85 McNaughten Rd Ste 320, Columbus, OH 43213 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 754-5500

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Riverside Methodist Hospital
  • Dublin Methodist Hospital
  • Mount Carmel East

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Barrett's Esophagus
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer

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Barrett's Esophagus
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Tobacco Use Disorder
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Gastritis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fever
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Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Hirschsprung's Disease
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Limb Pain
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Shortness of Breath
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Thiamin Deficiency
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    4.7
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    Based on 37 ratings
    Patient Ratings (37)
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    About Dr. John Scherer, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 17 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1861653701
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Pittsburgh
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. John Scherer, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Scherer is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Scherer has seen patients for Barrett's Esophagus, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Scherer on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    37 patients have reviewed Dr. Scherer. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Scherer.

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