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Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 52
Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD
4.5 (36 Ratings)

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Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Hialeah, FL.
Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD
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Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 52
Hialeah, FL
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Hialeah, FL.

About

Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Hialeah, FL and has 27 years experience. They graduated from Fac Med University Ctrl Venezuela|UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL VENEZUELA / LUIS RAZETTI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1997 and completed a residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.They currently practice at Digestive Medicine Associates LLP and are affiliated with HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, Weston Hospitial, Palmetto General Hospital, Homestead Hospital and Jackson South Community Hospital. Dr. Kertznus has experience treating conditions like Gas-Bloat Syndrome, Constipation and Gastritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kertznus received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kertznus also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kertznus accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Constipation
Gastritis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Constipation
Gastritis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Heartburn
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Hemorrhoids
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pinworm
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Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Small Intestine Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastroenterology Procedures
Impedance Testing
Liver Biopsy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Medicaid
  • Molina
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Digestive Medicine Associates
    2140 W 68th St Ste 300, Hialeah, FL 33016
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Coral Gables
    3133 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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4.5
Based on 36 Reviews
5 Stars (31)
4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (4)

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Sep 06, 2023
It was my first colonoscopy and I pretty sure that I chosen the best in Town,
Edgar Alfonso Rincon — Sep 06, 2023
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Biography
  • Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Hialeah, FL and has over 26 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Fac Med University Ctrl Venezuela|UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL VENEZUELA / LUIS RAZETTI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1997. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Fac Med University Ctrl Venezuela|UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL VENEZUELA / LUIS RAZETTI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
    1997
Medical Education

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Miami Hospitals and Clinics
    1994
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kertznus' profile.

Dr. Kertznus frequently treats the following conditions: Gas-Bloat Syndrome, Constipation and Gastritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, Weston Hospitial, Palmetto General Hospital, Homestead Hospital and Jackson South Community Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Mercy Hospital

    3663 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL

  • Weston Hospitial

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Weston, FL

  • Palmetto General Hospital

    2001 W 68th St, Hialeah, FL

  • Homestead Hospital

    975 Baptist Way, Homestead, FL

  • Jackson South Community Hospital

    9333 SW 152nd St, Palmetto Bay, FL