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.
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Locations
3133 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
2140 W 68th Street, Suite 300, Hialeah, FL 33016
18044 NW 6th Street, Suite 102, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
3650 NW 82nd Ave, Suite PH-506, Doral, FL 33166
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joel Kertznus
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Kertznus?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joel Kertznus by calling their office at 305-822-4107. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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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- Advanced
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Kertznus isAdvanced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Kertznus isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Kertznus isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)Dr. Kertznus isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC).
- CirrhosisDr. Kertznus isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Kertznus isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Kertznus isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Kertznus isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Kertznus isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- Anal FissureDr. Kertznus isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Kertznus isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Kertznus isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.