Dr. Alexander Schlachterman, MD
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Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Aetna, Cigna, +2 more · See all
Graduated in 2009
Graduated from Universidad Central del Caribe Medical School · See training
2 board certifications listed
Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology · See credentials
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Specialty
Gastroenterologist
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder.
Treatments & procedures
- Pancreatic biliary disease
- pancreatic cancer
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- Third Space Endoscopy
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)
- Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
- Achalasia treatments
- gastroparesis
- cyst management
- chronic pancreatic
- gastric disease
- esophageal disease
- colon disease
- Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders
- Pancreatic/Biliary Endoscopy (ERCP)
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- University of PennsylvaniaUndergraduate · Biology/Immunology · BA · Completed 1999
- Universidad Central del Caribe Medical SchoolMedical school · Completed 2009
- University of the Sciences in PhiladelphiaGraduate school · Cell Biology and Biotechnology · MS · Completed 2004
- Hahnemann University Hospital / Drexel University College of MedicineInternship · General Surgery · General Surgery-Preliminary Internship
- Hahnemann University Hospital / Drexel University College of MedicineResidency · Internal Medicine · Internal Medicine Residency/Internship
- University of Florida, UF HealthFellowship · Advanced Endoscopy · Gastroenterology Advanced Fellowship
- University of Florida, UF HealthFellowship · Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology Fellowship
Board certifications
- Internal MedicineCertification
- GastroenterologyCertification
Awards and honors
- Regional Guides Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine · Awarded 2026
- Castle Connolly Top DoctorCastle Connolly
- Multi Board-Certified Doctor
- Featured in Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine
About
Dr. Alexander Schlachterman is a gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with advanced fellowship training in gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy at the University of Florida, UF Health. His listed clinical interests include pancreatic and biliary disease, pancreatic cancer, ERCP, EUS, third space endoscopy, ESD, POEM, achalasia, gastroparesis, cyst management, and gastrointestinal motility disorders. He completed undergraduate study at the University of Pennsylvania, earned an MS from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, and attended medical school at Universidad Central del Caribe Medical School. He speaks Spanish and has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and in Philadelphia Magazine.
- Languages spoken
- Spanish
- NPI
- 1174837421
- Primary taxonomy
- 207RG0100X
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Schlachterman's specialty?
He is a gastroenterologist with advanced endoscopy training.
What conditions and procedures are listed for Dr. Schlachterman?
His listed interests include pancreatic and biliary disease, pancreatic cancer, ERCP, EUS, third space endoscopy, ESD, POEM, achalasia, gastroparesis, cyst management, and gastrointestinal motility disorders.
Where does Dr. Schlachterman practice?
He practices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at 1101 Chestnut St.
What training, languages, or recognition are listed for Dr. Schlachterman?
He studied at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, attended medical school at Universidad Central del Caribe Medical School, and completed gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy fellowships at UF Health. He speaks Spanish and has been recognized by Philadelphia Magazine and Castle Connolly.