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Dr. Joel Garsten, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 76
Dr. Joel Garsten, MD
4.5 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Joel Garsten, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Waterbury, CT.
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Dr. Joel Garsten, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 76
Waterbury, CT
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joel Garsten, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Waterbury, CT.

About

Dr. Joel Garsten, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Waterbury, CT and has 51 years experience. They graduated from Georgetown U, School of Medicine|Georgetown University / School of Dentistry in 1973 and completed a residency at Cornell University.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus, Waterbury Hospital and Saint Mary's Hospital. At present, Dr. Garsten received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Garsten is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
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Crohn's Disease
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Duodenitis
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Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
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Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Hepatitis B - Immune Response
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
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Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
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Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
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Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
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Screening Colonoscopy
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Locations

  1. 1 Digestive Disease Center of Ct
    60 Westwood Ave Ste 314, Waterbury, CT 06708

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Jun 21, 2020
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Joel Garsten, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Waterbury, CT and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown U, School of Medicine|Georgetown University / School of Dentistry in 1973. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
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Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Georgetown U, School of Medicine|Georgetown University / School of Dentistry
    1973
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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Internship

Internship
  • Cornell U-North Shore University Hos
    1974
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Cornell University
    1976
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Garsten, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Garsten's profile.

Dr. Joel Garsten, MD is affiliated with The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus, Waterbury Hospital and Saint Mary's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joel Garsten, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus

    100 Grand St, New Britain, CT

  • Waterbury Hospital

    64 Robbins St, Waterbury, CT

  • Saint Mary's Hospital

    56 Franklin St, Waterbury, CT