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Dr. Waldo Avello, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.8 (8)
Map Pin Small Duluth, MN
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46 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Waldo Avello, MD

Dr. Waldo Avello, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Duluth, MN. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 46 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital, Memorial Medical Center and Sanford Broadway Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Avello an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Avello works at St. Luke's in Duluth, MN. They frequently treat conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Avello's Office Locations

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    St. Luke's Pediatric Associates
    1012 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55805 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 249-7940

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  • St. Luke's Hospital
  • Memorial Medical Center
  • Sanford Broadway Medical Center

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Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)

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Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophagitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Abdominal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gastritis
Gastroptosis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis C
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Stomach Stenosis
Thiamin Deficiency
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
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 Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 46 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1922057322
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cleveland Metro Hosp-Case W
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • University Miami Affil Hosps
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Avello has seen patients for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Avello on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Avello. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Avello.

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