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Dr. Folkert Zijlstra, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Dr. Folkert Zijlstra, MD
4.0 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Folkert Zijlstra, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN.
Dr. Folkert Zijlstra, MD
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Dr. Folkert Zijlstra, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Fort Wayne, IN
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Folkert Zijlstra, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN.

About

Dr. Folkert Zijlstra, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN and has 38 years experience. They graduated from University of Toronto, Fac Med. They currently practice at Lutheran Medical Group and are affiliated with Parkview Whitley Hospital, Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana, Parkview Regional Medical Center and Dupont Hospital. At present, Dr. Zijlstra received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Zijlstra also speaks Dutch. Dr. Zijlstra is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Abdominal Pain
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
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Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Constipation
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Shortness of Breath
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
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Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Indiana Medical Associates LLC
    7900 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 201, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  2. 2 Fort Wayne Office
    7916 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
  3. 3 Knee & Shoulder Center Inc.
    2510 E DuPont Rd Ste 206, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

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Based on 12 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Nov 20, 2018
Extremely courteous and understanding; made me feel at ease from the get -go. Thank You Dr. Z!
George K. in Pittsburgh, PA — Nov 20, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Dutch
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Toronto, Fac Med
    1986
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Board Certifications

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  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Folkert Zijlstra, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Zijlstra's profile.

Dr. Folkert Zijlstra, MD is affiliated with Parkview Whitley Hospital, Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana, Parkview Regional Medical Center and Dupont Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Folkert Zijlstra, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Parkview Whitley Hospital

    1260 E State Road 205, Columbia City, IN

  • Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana

    7950 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN

  • Parkview Regional Medical Center

    11109 Parkview Plaza Dr, Fort Wayne, IN

  • Dupont Hospital

    2520 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN