Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Joel A. Calafell

General Surgery
Baptist Health Surgery | South Miami (South Miami Hospital)
6200 SW 72nd St Ste 502, 
South Miami,, FL 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
7
conditions
Baptist Health Surgery | South Miami (South Miami Hospital)
6200 SW 72nd St Ste 502, 
South Miami,, FL 

Overview

Joel Calafell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in South Miami,, Florida.

Dr. Calafell is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Calafell is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in FL

Hospital Affiliations

South Miami Hospital
Baptist Hospital Of Miami
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
Doctors Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AvMed
  • HMO
  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
Health Options
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • 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

Baptist Health Surgery | South Miami (South Miami Hospital)
6200 SW 72nd St Ste 502, South Miami,, FL 33143
Other Locations
Baptist Health Surgery | Kendall (Baptist Hospital)
8950 N Kendall Dr Ste 601W, Miami, FL 33176

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.

1 Total Publications

Malposition of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube Through the Transverse Colon: A Novel Approach to Conservative Management.
Malposition of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube Through the Transverse Colon: A Novel Approach to Conservative Management.
Journal: Cureus
Published: May 26, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joel A. Calafell

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Is Dr. Joel A. Calafell a top-rated expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel A. Calafell is classified as an Advanced expert for Retroperitoneal Inflammation, 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. Calafell specialize in?

While Dr. Joel A. Calafell is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Ogilvie Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

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

Yes. Dr. Joel A. Calafell has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retroperitoneal Inflammation. You can view a list of Dr. Joel A. Calafell'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. Calafell accept my insurance?

Dr. Joel A. Calafell accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AvMed. We recommend calling the office directly at 786-345-7208 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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