Overview
Joel Kurtz is a Gastroenterologist in Lakewood, New Jersey. Dr. Kurtz is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
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Locations
475 Highway 70 Ste 103, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kurtz 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.
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
Bo Shen, MD, is one of the world’s pre-eminent leaders in interventional inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and pouch-related disorders due to his specialized expertise and experience treating a wide range of these conditions. Dr. Shen is the director of the IBD Center at Columbia and co-director of Columbia’s Global Center for Integrated Colorectal Surgery and IBD Interventional Endoscopy. He is also the Vice Chair for Innovation in Medicine and Surgery and a Professor of Medicine (in Surgery) and Edelman-Jarislowsky Professor in Surgical Sciences.In addition to pouchitis and pouch diseases, Dr. Shen specializes in critical diagnostic evaluation, and medical and endoscopic management of IBD, GI endoscopy and imaging technology. Dr. Shen is known as a pioneer in interventional endoscopic therapy for IBD and ileal pouch disorders - this includes postponing or eliminating the need for surgery in some cases.Dr. Shen comes to Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian from the Cleveland Clinic, where he served as medical director for the Center of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and the Ed and Joey Story Endowed Chair, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute. While there, Dr. Shen established a subspecialty Pouchitis Clinic and Interventional IBD Unite - the first and largest of its kind in the United States. He also created an IBD Board, modeled after oncology tumor boards, to help manage the most challenging cases with multiple specialists.A prolific researcher in the field with more than 600 peer-reviewed articles, Dr. Shen is funded by a number of government and philanthropic organizations, including the NIH, the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, the Broad Foundation, and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Dr. Shen is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.
ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown
David Katzka is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Katzka is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
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Trindade Arvind is a Gastroenterologist in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Arvind is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Watermelon Stomach, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Arvind is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joel Kurtz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Kurtz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joel Kurtz by calling their office at 732-886-1007. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joel Kurtz a top-rated expert for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel Kurtz is classified as an Advanced expert for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), 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 Kurtz specialize in?
While Dr. Joel Kurtz is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Swallowing Difficulty. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Joel Kurtz accept my insurance?
Dr. Joel Kurtz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 732-886-1007 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.
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- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Kurtz isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Kurtz isAdvanced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Painful SwallowingDr. Kurtz isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Kurtz isAdvanced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
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- AchalasiaDr. Kurtz isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Kurtz isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anal FissureDr. Kurtz isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Kurtz isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Kurtz isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Kurtz isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.