| American GastroenterologicalAssociation | |
| 4930 Del Ray Avenue | |
| Bethesda, MD20814 | |
| Phone: | (301) 654-2055 |
| Fax: | (301) 654-5920 |
| Web Address: | www.gastro.org |
The American Gastroenterological Association is a society of doctors who specialize in the digestive system (gastroenterologists). This Web site can help you find a gastroenterologist in your area. They also have patient information on many gastrointestinal diseases and disorders. | |
| National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and KidneyDiseases (NIDDK) | |
| Building 31, Room 9A06 | |
| 31 Center Drive, MSC 2560 | |
| Bethesda, MD20892-2560 | |
| Phone: | (301) 496-3583 |
| Web Address: | www.niddk.nih.gov |
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. It conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health, particularly the diseases of internal medicine. NIDDK sponsors the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC). It has information about diseases of the kidneys and urologic system for people with these diseases and their families, health professionals, and the public. | |
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: October 22, 2009 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Peter J. Kahrilas, MD - Gastroenterology | |
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