A disorder related to the functioning of the stomach and intestines is treated by a(n) ____.
A. gerontologist
B. allergist
C. gastroenterologist
D. cardiologist
E. neurologist
C. gastroenterologist
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, including problems related to the functioning of the stomach, intestines, and associated organs.
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