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Dr. Renata Lerer, MD is a transplant surgeon in Bethlehem, PA specializing in transplant surgery, gastroenterology (digestive system), adult gastroenterology and adult transplant hepatology. She graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Renata Lerer, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's University Health Network.
Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)
The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.
IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.
Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.
GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.
Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.
Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.
Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.
Dr. Renata Lerer, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. She completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She is certified by the Board certifications: Internal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (2022)
Board Certification: Board certifications: Internal Medicine (2022)
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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Dr. Renata Lerer, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Independence Blue Cross (IBC), Devoted Health Plan, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners, Claim Watcher (Homestead/INDECs), Preferred Health Care/Eliance, Medicare - Pennsylvania, Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360), Perennial Advantage, Centivo, Aetna, Oxford Health Plan, Medicaid - Pennsylvania, Humana Medicare, Clover Health, UPMC Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Highmark Blue Shield, VA Insurance (Veteran's CCN), Cigna Healthcare, Amerihealth Caritas (Transplant patients only), Oscar Health Plan of PA, US Family Health Plan, HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance, a Coventry Plan, Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA, Qualcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of PA, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health), Humana Military (Tricare/Health Net Federal Services), Global Medical Management, HealthSpring (formally Cigna), Geisinger Health Plan, PA Health & Wellness, Provider Partners Health Plan, Medicaid - New Jersey, Horizon BC/BS of NJ, Keystone First Health Plan, First Health, Coventry, Aetna HMO, AARP, Medicare Advantage, First Health POS, First Health HMO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Aetna Savings Plus, Aetna Gold, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Group Health Plan (GHP), Aetna POS, First Health PPO, Community Care Network (CCN), Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, AmeriHealth, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, Oxford HMO, Oxford PPO, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Diamond HMO SNP, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Complete, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Keystone HMO, Clover Health Choice, Qualcare POS, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Prime, Aetna Premier Plus, PA Health & Wellness Ambetter, Highmark Blue Shield My Blue Access PPO, Aetna APCN Plus (Multi-Tier), Aetna Advantra Value, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) HMO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Proactive HMO, Oxford Health Plan POS, Aetna Advantra Eagle POS, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Special, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice EPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners (PA HealthChoices; includes CHIP), Highmark Blue Shield BlueCare Custom PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Dual Pearl SNP, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Silver, BS of New Jersey Advantage - EPO, Devoted Health Choice Giveback Pennsylvania (PPO), UPMC Health Plan Community HealthChoices, Keystone Health Plan East Keystone65 (Essential, Basic, Select, Liberty) HMO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice 65 (Prime, Saver, Elite) PPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - HMO, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Platinum HMO POS, Preferred Health Care/Eliance EPO, Qualcare HMO, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Choice Deluxe, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Payor Access Agreement, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Behavioral Health, Highmark Blue Shield Freedom Blue PPO, Aetna Advantra Eagle HMO, Clover Health Choice Value PPO, Aetna Freedom Core, Aetna Advantra Credit Value, Keystone Health Plan East POS, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Workers Comp, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex, Devoted Health Choice Plus Pennsylvania (PPO), Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice PPO, Qualcare Workers Comp, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - SNP, Aetna PPO APCN, Highmark Blue Shield PPO, Aetna Flexible Five, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex Plus PPO, Aetna Advantra Premier Plus PPO, Claim Watcher (Homestead/ INDECs) Open Access, Provider Partners Health Plan Advantage Plan HMO SNP, Preferred Health Care/Eliance PPO, Keystone Health Plan East HMO, Aetna Premier, Aetna Philly Prime, Aetna Advantra Cares D-SNP, Highmark Blue Shield First Priority Life (FPLIC) - AffordaBlue PPO, Provider Partners Health Plan Community Plan HMO SNP, Devoted Health Giveback Pennsylvania (HMO), Centivo EPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) PPO, Clover Health Value, Clover Health Classic HMO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) POS, Aetna Student Health Plan PPO, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Ruby HMO SNP, PA Health & Wellness Community HealthChoices, Keystone Autism Services, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - PPO, Aetna Advantra Value Plus, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Premier, Oscar Health Plan of Pennsylvania HMO, Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360) EPO, UPMC Health Plan - UPMC for You (PA HealthChoices), Devoted Health Dual Plus Pennsylvania (HMO D-SNP), Highmark Blue Shield My Direct Blue EPO, Devoted Health Choice Pennsylvania (PPO), Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Giveback, Qualcare PPO and Devoted Health Core Pennsylvania (HMO).
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Dr. Renata Lerer is a medical specialist in adult gastroenterology, transplant surgery, and adult transplant hepatology. She is conversant in Russian. These areas are among Dr. Lerer's clinical interests: portal vein thrombosis (PVT), portal hypertension, and liver failure. Her professional affiliations include St. Luke's University Health Network and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP). Dr. Lerer is a graduate of SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. She trained at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for residency. She can take several insurance carriers, including UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Coventry. Dr. Lerer's practice in Bartonsville, PA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.
