Provider
John Erikson L Yap, MD
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
About John Erikson L Yap, MD

Dr. Yap is a compassionate and dedicated gastroenterologist with experience in treating both common as well as complicated gastroenterology and hepatology diseases. He provides evidence-based management for his patients. After earning his medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines, Dr. Yap completed his Internal Medicine residency at Cook County Health and Hospital System in Chicago, Illinois. He stayed an additional year to be the internal medicine chief medical resident and completed his gastroenterology fellowship at the same institution. Dr. Yap is a member of the American College of Physicians, American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterology Association, American Association of the Study of Liver Disease and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He has also accomplished publications in different fields of gastroenterology and hepatology.
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Clinical Interests
Colon Cancer Screening and Surveillance, including removal of large polyps, diagnosis and treatment of GI bleeding, medical and endoscopic management of GERD and its complications, screening and treatment of Barret's esophagus, dilation of strictures, endoscopic treatment of internal hemorrhoids, dyspepsia, dysphagia, acute and chronic pancreatitis, acute and chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, inflammatory bowel disease, Celiac disease, feeding/PEG tube placement, adult GI manifestation of cystic fibrosis
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Research Interests
Endoscopy safety
Quality improvement project -
Philosophy of Care
Treat all patients as if you are treating your own family.
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Specialties
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Language(s)
English
Credentials
Positions
Associate Program Director of GI fellowship
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Certified
American Board of Internal Medicine - Certified
Education and Training
Medical School: University of Santo Tomas
Internship: Cook County Health and Hospital System
Residency: Cook County Health and Hospital System
Fellowship: Cook County Health and Hospital System
Locations
1120 15th Street
Augusta, GA 30912
Patient Reviews
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Dr. Yap’s Reviews
August, 30 2022
Good
August, 21 2022
Personable, good listener
July, 20 2022
Good
June, 8 2022
I would recommend this provider.
May, 29 2022
Very Goode Experience Overall
May, 21 2022
Very helpful, knowledgeable, understanding and provided treatment options.
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