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Dr. Theodore Wells Jr, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.5 (30)
Map Pin Small Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Theodore Wells Jr, MD

Dr. Theodore Wells Jr, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Buffalo, NY. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 32 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo and Sisters Of Charity Hospital. Dr. Wells Jr, completed a residency at Erie County Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Wells Jr an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Wells Jr works at Wells Gastroenterology in Buffalo, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Gastric Ulcer and Intestinal Ulcer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York 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. Wells Jr' Office Locations

  1. 1
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    6000 N Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 834-6152
  2. 2
    Sisters of Charity Hospital of Buffalo
    2157 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 891-2728
  3. 3
    Sudhakar Perala Rao
    725 Orchard Park Rd Ste F, Buffalo, NY 14224 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 834-6152

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  • Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo
  • Sisters Of Charity Hospital

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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Gastric Ulcer
Intestinal Ulcer
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)

Treatment frequency



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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Gastric Ulcer
Intestinal Ulcer
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Nausea
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Gastritis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pinworm
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
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 Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    3.5
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    Based on 30 ratings
    Patient Ratings (30)
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    4 Star
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    1 Star
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1619958816
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Buffalo Gen Hospmed Dental Edn
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Erie County Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Theodore Wells Jr, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Wells Jr is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Wells Jr works at Wells Gastroenterology in Buffalo, NY. View the full address on Dr. Wells Jr’s profile.

    Dr. Wells Jr has seen patients for Gastric Ulcer and Intestinal Ulcer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Wells Jr on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    30 patients have reviewed Dr. Wells Jr. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Wells Jr.

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