Joel Kertznus
Expertise in
34
conditions
Expertise in
34
conditions
Digestive Medicine Associates LLP
2140 W 68th Street, Suite 300, 
Hialeah, FL 

Overview

Dr. Joel Kertznus received his medical degree from the Universidad Central de Venezuela. He trained as a Research Fellow in Hepatology at the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Montefiore Medical Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He completed his Clinical Hepatology and Gastroenterology Fellowships at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Kertznus served as a faculty member at the University of Massachusetts and University of Miami / Miller School of Medicine and Miami Transplant Institute. Dr. Kertznus is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians / American Society of Internal Medicine, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Gastroenterology Association, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Gastroenterology. He is Board Certified in gastroenterology.

Dr. Kertznus is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastritis, and Bacterial Gastroenteritis.

Dr. Kertznus is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

Graduate Institution

Universidad Central De Venezuela, 1997

Residency

Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Hepatology

Licenses

Gastroenterology in FL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology

Fellowships

Clinical Hepatology

Hospital Affiliations

HCA Mercy 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
Ambetter
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
AvMed
  • HMO
  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Digestive Medicine Associates LLP
2140 W 68th Street, Suite 300, Hialeah, FL 33016
Sunday:Closed
Monday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Other Locations
Digestive Medicine Associates LLP
3133 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Sunday:Closed
Monday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Digestive Medicine Associates LLP
18044 Nw 6th Street, Suite 102, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
Sunday:Closed
Monday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kertznus 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.

Barrett Esophagus
Bowel Incontinence
Cirrhosis
Colitis
Colorectal Polyps
Diarrhea
Diverticular Disease
Endoscopy
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Heartburn
Hepatitis C
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Liver Failure
Swallowing Difficulty
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joel Kertznus

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Is Dr. Joel Kertznus a top-rated expert for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel Kertznus is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), 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 Kertznus specialize in?

While Dr. Joel Kertznus is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Gastritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Joel Kertznus accept my insurance?

Dr. Joel Kertznus accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 305-822-4107 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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