Dr. Frederick Nunes, MD
At a glance
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Cigna · See all
Medical school listed
Medical school listed as NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center · See training
2 board certifications listed
Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology, 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
- Abnormal liver enzymes
- Alcoholic hepatitis
- Ascities (Fluid in belly)
- Confusion
- Elevated liver blood test
- Enlarged liver
- Esophageal varices
- Fatty liver disease
- Focal nodular hyperplasia
- Gastric varices
- Gastrointestinal bleeding (GI bleeding)
- Hepatic encephalopathy (HE)
- Jaundice
- Liver adenoma
- Liver cirrhosis
- Liver cyst
- Liver failure
- Liver hemangioma (Liver blood vessel tumors)
- Liver lesion
- Liver steatosis
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business and AdministrationUndergraduate · Economics · B.S. · Completed 1984
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical CenterMedical school
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical CenterResidency
- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship
Board certifications
- Internal Medicine, Transplant HepatologyCertification
- GastroenterologyCertification · Certified 1993
Awards and honors
- Recognized annually in Philadelphia Magazine's Top Docs issuePhiladelphia Magazine
Recognized annually from 2018 through 2025.
About
Dr. Frederick Nunes is a gastroenterologist in Philadelphia who focuses on liver-related conditions, including fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, liver failure, jaundice, varices, and GI bleeding. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School, medical school and residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, and a fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. He is certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine with Transplant Hepatology, and he has been recognized annually in Philadelphia Magazine's Top Docs issue from 2018 through 2025.
- Languages spoken
- English
- NPI
- 1033206032
- Primary taxonomy
- 207RG0100X
Frequently asked questions
What does Dr. Frederick Nunes specialize in?
He is a gastroenterologist with a focus on liver disease and related digestive conditions.
What conditions are listed for Dr. Frederick Nunes?
Listed conditions include fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, liver failure, jaundice, hepatic encephalopathy, esophageal varices, GI bleeding, and liver lesions.
Where does Dr. Frederick Nunes practice?
He practices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at 230 W Washington Sq, Farm Journal Building, Fl 4.
What training and certifications are listed for Dr. Frederick Nunes?
He completed training at Penn, Weill Cornell, and the University of Pennsylvania Health System, and his certifications include Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine with Transplant Hepatology.