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David B. Posner, MD

David B. Posner, MD

FIELD: Gastroenterology

POSITION/TITLE: Chief of Gastroenterology at Mercy (since 1979)

BACKGROUND: Dr. Posner is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine and was a Fellow in Gastroenterology at the University as well. He holds certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine and in the Subspecialty of Gastroenterology. Fellow of the American College of Physician, he holds membership in the American Gastroenterological Society, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, the Baltimore City Medical Society, and other medical-related associations.

MISCELLANEOUS: In terms of teaching posts, Dr. Posner has served in a teaching capacity for the past 20 years, G.I. Division, University of Maryland and Baltimore V.A. Hospital, and as Attending Physician at Mercy Medical Center, teaching residents in medicine and surgery. He received the Outstanding Physician-Teacher Award for his efforts in 1982. He has authored numerous abstracts and publications in his field.