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Dr. Mehtap Canastar, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.7 (3)
Map Pin Small Wilmington, NC
Accepting new patients
9 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Mehtap Canastar, MD

Dr. Mehtap Canastar, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Wilmington, NC. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 9 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER and is affiliated with Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center and Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Canastar an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Canastar works at Novant Health Gastroenterology - Wilmington in Wilmington, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Nausea and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Cigna and Humana as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Canastar's Office Locations

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    Novant Health Gastroenterology - Wilmington
    1520 Physicians Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 255-5382

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Nausea
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
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
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bile Duct Obstruction
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
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    • Aetna
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    • Humana

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    About Dr. Mehtap Canastar, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 9 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Turkish
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1548657422
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
    • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Canastar works at Novant Health Gastroenterology - Wilmington in Wilmington, NC. View the full address on Dr. Canastar’s profile.

    Dr. Canastar has seen patients for Nausea and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Canastar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Canastar. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Canastar.

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