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Gastroenterologists Accepting First Health in Philadelphia, PA

41 verified gastroenterologists in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Advanced Endoscopy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and Motility & Functional GI. Common hospital affiliations include Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania Hospital, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Gregory Ginsberg

Gregory Ginsberg, MD

Director, Endoscopic Services; Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; Professor of Medicine in Surgery

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Advanced Endoscopy
Gary Lichtenstein

Gary Lichtenstein, MD

Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center; Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; Vice Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Development and Philanthropy

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gary Falk

Gary Falk, MD

Professor of Medicine; Director, Esophagology and Swallowing Center

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Motility & Functional GIAdvanced EndoscopyEosinophilic GI Disorders
Michael Kochman

Michael Kochman, MD

Director, Center for Endoscopic Innovation, Research and Training; Wilmott Family Professor; Professor of Medicine in Surgery

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Advanced EndoscopyPancreaticobiliary
James Lewis

James Lewis, MD

Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology; Chief of Gastroenterology, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center; Associate Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Thomas Kowalski

Thomas Kowalski, M.D.

Professor of Medicine; Director, Pancreaticobiliary & Advanced Endoscopy Section

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
Meenakshi Bewtra

Meenakshi Bewtra, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; Co-Section Head & Research and Education Director for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Pennsylvania

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
David Metz

David Metz, MD

Professor CE of Medicine; Director, Acid Peptic Disorders Specialty Program; Co-director, Neuroendocrine Tumor Program (retired 2021)

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
GI Oncology
Kuchikula Reddy

Kuchikula Reddy, MD

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Hepatology (GI)Transplant Hepatology
David Jaffe

David Jaffe, MD

Clinical Professor, Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA15+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
Kristle Lynch

Kristle Lynch, MD

Professor of Clinical Medicine (Gastroenterology); Director, Esophagology and Swallowing Center; Advanced Esophagology Fellowship Program Director; Director, GI Physiology Laboratory, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA15+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Henry Parkman

Henry Parkman, MD

Professor of Medicine; Vice Chair of Research, Department of Medicine; Director, GI Motility Laboratory, Temple University Hospital

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA15+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Kimberly Forde

Kimberly Forde, MD

Chief, Division of Hepatology; Medical Director, Liver Transplantation; Associate Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology & Hepatology; Assistant Dean for Career Advising, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Transplant HepatologyClinical Hepatology
Octavia Pickett-Blakely

Octavia Pickett-Blakely, MD

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Celiac Disease
Michael Dimarino

Michael Dimarino, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
David Lichtenstein

David Lichtenstein, M.D.

Professor of Medicine; Director of Endoscopy

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
David Loren

David Loren, M.D.

Professor, Department of Medicine; Chief of Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA15+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
Dina Halegoua-De Marzio

Dina Halegoua-De Marzio, M.D.

Professor of Medicine; Director, Jefferson Fatty Liver Center; Associate Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Director of GI Research, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA15+ years
Transplant Hepatology
Nitin Ahuja

Nitin Ahuja, M.D.

Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine (Gastroenterology); Director, Program in Neurogastroenterology and Motility; Associate Program Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA10+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Adam Ehrlich

Adam Ehrlich, M.D., M.P.H.

Professor of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Philadelphia, PA15+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these gastroenterologists accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these gastroenterologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a gastroenterologist that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Advanced Endoscopy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and Motility & Functional GI. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these gastroenterologists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.