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Dr. Joseph Palascak, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 50
Dr. Joseph Palascak, MD
2.9 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Palascak, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Dr. Joseph Palascak, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 50
Santa Cruz, CA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Palascak, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA.

About

Dr. Joseph Palascak, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA and has 25 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Dominican Hospital. Dr. Palascak has experience treating conditions like Hemorrhoids and Intestinal Diverticulosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Palascak received an average rating of 2.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Palascak also speaks Spanish. Dr. Palascak is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Hemorrhoids
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Hemorrhoids
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Hemorrhoids
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastritis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cirrhosis
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
    Pathway-CA EPO
  • Advantage HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Access Plus HMO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1662 Dominican Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 460-7350
  2. 2 Santa Cruz Medical Clinic
    2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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  3. 3 Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
    2900 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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  4. 4 Office
    2751 Research Park Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palascak
2.9
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)

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Oct 12, 2018
Very kind, thorough, & conscientious. Went way out if his way to answer questions & explain procedure & risks. Extraordinarily kind & considerate.
Santa Cruz, CA — Oct 12, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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  • Gastroenterology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Palascak, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Palascak's profile.

Dr. Palascak frequently treats the following conditions: Hemorrhoids and Intestinal Diverticulosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Palascak, MD is affiliated with Dominican Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Palascak, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA