Overview
Joel Alpern is a Gastroenterologist in Ventura, California. Dr. Alpern is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Alpern is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
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- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- STATE MEDICAID
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joel Alpern
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Alpern?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joel 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 Alpern a top-rated expert for Gastric Dysmotility?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel 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 Alpern specialize in?
While Dr. Joel 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 Alpern participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joel Alpern has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastric Dysmotility. You can view a list of Dr. Joel 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 Alpern accept my insurance?
Dr. Joel 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
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Alpern isDistinguished. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Advanced
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Alpern isAdvanced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- ColitisDr. Alpern isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Alpern isAdvanced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Alpern isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Alpern isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Experienced
- Accessory PancreasDr. Alpern isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Alpern isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Alpern isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Anal FissureDr. Alpern isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Alpern isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AscitesDr. Alpern isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.