Expertise in
28
conditions

Dr. Joel A. Alpern

Gastroenterology
168 N Brent St Ste 404, 
Ventura, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
28
conditions
168 N Brent St Ste 404, 
Ventura, CA 

Overview

Joel Alpern is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ventura, California.

Dr. Alpern is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Alpern is board certified in Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Alpern is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in GA

Board Certifications

Gastroenterology

Hospital Affiliations

Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • POS
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

ISLAND VIEW GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES
168 N Brent St Ste 404, Ventura, CA 93003

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Alpern has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Total Publications

Access to primary care is associated with better autoimmune hepatitis outcomes in an urban county hospital.
Access to primary care is associated with better autoimmune hepatitis outcomes in an urban county hospital.
Journal: BMC gastroenterology
Published: February 16, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joel A. Alpern

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joel A. Alpern?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Joel A. Alpern by calling their office at 805-641-6525. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Joel A. Alpern a top-rated expert for Gastric Dysmotility?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel A. Alpern is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gastric Dysmotility, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Joel A. Alpern specialize in?

While Dr. Joel A. Alpern is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Diarrhea. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Joel A. Alpern participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Joel A. Alpern has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastric Dysmotility. You can view a list of Dr. Joel A. Alpern's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Joel A. Alpern accept my insurance?

Dr. Joel A. Alpern accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-641-6525 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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