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Dr. Ravy Vajravelu, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They graduated from CASE WESTERN RESERVE CARE SYSTEM and is affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
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University of Pennsylvania3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Directions (215) 349-8222
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Migraine
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Pharyngitis
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Diabetes Counseling
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Manometry
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
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Esophageal Ulcer
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Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Limb Pain
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Lipid Disorders
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Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
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Malaise and Fatigue
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Malnutrition
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Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
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Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
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Muscle Cramping
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Muscle Weakness
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Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Obesity
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Overweight
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Perimenopause
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Pharyngitis
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Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
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Polyuria
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Potassium Deficiency
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Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
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Sarcoidosis
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Sleep Apnea
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Tobacco Use Disorder
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Ulcerative Colitis
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Vomiting Disorders
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
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Diabetes Counseling
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Duodenal Polypectomy
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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Specialties*
- Gastroenterology
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1205196599
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- CASE WESTERN RESERVE CARE SYSTEM
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology
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