David Havnaer Kruchko, DO

David Havnaer Kruchko, DO is a gastroenterologist in Summerville, SC. He practices at MUSC Health Gastroenterology - Nexton Medical Park, located at 5500 Front Street, Suite 440. Dr. Kruchko is a board-certified specialist who manages swallowing disorders, abdominal discomfort, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas dysfunction, and inflammatory bowel disease. He also focuses on preventing colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal-related cancers.

Dr. Kruchko completed his medical degree at Virginia Tech University and finished his residency and gastroenterology fellowship at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Chicago. He is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. During his final year of fellowship, he studied and published research on inherited gastrointestinal-cancer syndromes. He is a Certified Genetic Cancer Risk Assessment Specialist, a credential obtained through a course with the City of Hope, which allows him to help patients understand genetic testing results. He performs procedures such as endoscopy and colonoscopy to support cancer prevention.

As a provider at the Medical University of SC, Dr. Kruchko serves as a community gastroenterologist in Summerville, utilizing the resources and support of the institution to prioritize patient care.

Services:

• Abdominal discomfort
• Chronic Disease Management
• Gastroenterology & Hepatology
• Gastrointestinal issues
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Liver, gallbladder, and pancreas dysfunction
• Swallowing disorders
• Virtual Care