
Dr. Jorge L Herrera MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
5600 Girby Rd Rm 1305 Mobile AL, 36693About
Dr. Jorge Herrera is a gastroenterologist practicing in Mobile, AL. Dr. Herrera specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Herrera performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- How much hepatitis B is too much?
- Acetaminophen overdose in pregnancy.
- A randomized, multicenter, placebo-controlled trial of polyethylene glycol
- A randomized, multicenter comparison of polyethylene glycol laxative and tegaserod in treatment of patients with chronic constipation.
- Patients with hepatitis C are best managed by a specialist in liver diseases. PRO: Management of hepatitis C by liver disease specialists.
- A comparison of polyethylene glycol laxative and placebo for relief of constipation from constipating medications.
- Importance of hepatitis vaccination in patients with chronic liver disease.
- The role of effective clinician-patient communication in the management of irritable bowel syndrome and chronic constipation.
- Management of acute variceal bleeding.
- Portal hypertension.
- Hepatitis B in pregnancy.
- Should We Treat Minimal/Covert Hepatic Encephalopathy, and with What?
- Medical Care of the Patient With Compensated Cirrhosis.
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Practice At 5600 Girby Rd Rm 1305
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Matthew M Eves M.D.1700 Spring Hill Ave Mobile AL 36604
- Dr. John-paul Voelkel M.D.5600 Girby Rd Mobile AL 36693
- Dr. Samuel Bennett slade Hooks M.D.1720 Springhill Ave Mobile AL 36604
- Dr. Rayburn Francis Rego MD2451 Fillingim St Mobile AL 36617
- Dr. Michael K Sanders MD101 Memorial Hospital Dr Mobile AL 36608
- Dr. Jack A Dipalma MD75 S UNIVERSITY BLVD MOBILE AL 36688
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