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Dr. Petar Mamula, MD is a pediatrician in PHILADELPHIA, PA specializing in general pediatrics and gastroenterology (digestive system). He graduated from University of Zagreb School of Medicine. Dr. Petar Mamula, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES INC.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
Dr. Petar Mamula, MD graduated from University of Zagreb School of Medicine. He completed residency at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center. He is certified by the Pediatric Gastroenterology - American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: University of Zagreb School of Medicine
Residency: St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center (1997)
Board Certification: Pediatric Gastroenterology - American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Petar Mamula, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Petar Mamula, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Petar Mamula, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in PHILADELPHIA, PA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Petar Mamula, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$899
PREPOPIK $899 |
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$90
Cook Medical Evolution $90 |
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Dr. Petar Mamula, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $12,097.
Dr. Petar Mamula's areas of specialization are gastroenterology (digestive system) and general pediatrics; he sees patients in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Mamula is rated highly by his patients. Areas of expertise for Dr. Mamula include inflammatory bowel disease, therapeutic endoscopy, and ERCP (biliary and pancreatic endoscopy). He is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is a graduate of the University of Zagreb School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Mamula trained at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center. He has received the following distinctions: Fellows Faculty Honor Roll; Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition; and Fellows Faculty Honor Roll, Division of GI, Hepatology and Nutrition.
