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Dr. Bohning co-authored a book chapter with renowned esophagologist Dr. Joel Richter entitled "GERD and cough: An evidence-based approach to diagnosis and treatment" in the recenlty published textbook Extraesophageal Reflux edited by Michael Vaezi, M.D, PhD. The chapter details the pathophysiology of GERD and cough, available diagnostic studies, critically reviews all recent literature, and provides evidenced-based guidelines for physicians to help navigate the sometimes unclear association between GERD and extraesophagel symptoms.

Now accepting all major insurance plans, including Aetna! In order to provide expanded care to our community we now accept all major insurance plans, including Aetna. Please call the Yardley office at (215) 321-7221 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Breath testing now available! Breath testing is an easy, accurate, non-invasive method for diagnosing common GI conditions such as lactose intolerance and bacterial overgrowth. Symptoms of these diseases are common and include diarrhea, bloating and abdominal pain. Breath testing provides an additional diagnostic tool available to our physicians and is performed in our Yardley office. Please call the Yardley office at (215) 321-7221 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

J. Matthew Bohning, MD - Dr. Bohning joins Dr. Breslin as the only physicians to provide ERCP care to the community. Dr. Bohning joined BCGI in July 2008 and also has special interests in esophageal, pancreatic and biliary disorders. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Gastroenterology at Temple University Hospital. Dr. Bohning graduated from Temple University School of Medicine after completing his pre-medical coursework in the University of Pennsylvania’s Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med Program. Dr. Bohning received additional training during his fellowship in interventional ERCP, a specialized endoscopic procedure dealing with the biliary tract and its diseases. Dr. Bohning published several articles and abstracts on GERD, gastric motility and esophageal varices during his training. Most recently, he co-authored a book chapter on the relationship of GERD and Cough. While having interests in esophageal and pancreatobiliary disorders, Dr. Bohning treats all gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Full Bio

Jyothi Mekapati, MD - Dr. Mekapati will join BCGI in October 2008 as the only female gastroenterologist on staff at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA, and one of the few female gastroenterologists in Bucks County. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Temple University Hospital. In addition, Dr. Mekapati finished a year of additional training in gastrointestinal motility diseases, utilizing high resolution manometry and BRAVO wireless pH monitoring, and has published articles on esophageal pH and varices. Dr. Mekapati graduated from PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, India before completing her training at Temple University Hospital. Dr. Mekapati has interest in reflux and esophageal disorders but treats all gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Full Bio

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The launch of our new web site! - Our site has a wealth of information for patients about our practice, procedures, and common GI diseases. We hope you find the information here helpful!

GI Conditions & Diseases

This section contains information pertaining to common GI conditions, diseases, procedures and treatments.

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