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Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 39
Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD
4.9 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 39
Baton Rouge, LA
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. Kurz graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Kurz currently practices at Baton Rouge General Physicians-Primary Care Group and are affiliated with Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet, McLaren Bay Region and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Dr. Kurz has experience treating conditions like Nausea, Constipation and Vomiting Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kurz received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Kurz's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Kurz is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nausea
Constipation
Vomiting Disorders
Nausea
Constipation
Vomiting Disorders
Nausea
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Constipation
Vomiting Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Chronic Gastritis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hypokalemia
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Pancreas Surgeries
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acidosis
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Acute Pharyngitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ascites
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Asthma
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Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bowel Strangulation
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Burn Injuries
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Chronic Cholecystitis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Cough
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Cyclical Vomiting
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Genital Warts
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hirschsprung's Disease
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Indigestion
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Iodine Deficiency
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Weakness
Obesity
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Pericardial Disease
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Radiculopathy
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Strep Throat
Testicular Dysfunction
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bile Duct Procedure
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Smoking Cessation Counseling

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    Blue Card PPO
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    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kurz
4.9
Based on 18 Reviews
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4 Stars (2)
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Apr 02, 2023
Dr. Kurz has helped me a lot. He is very thorough. His staff is also amazing
PSK — Apr 02, 2023
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kurz's profile.

Dr. Kurz frequently treats the following conditions: Nausea, Constipation and Vomiting Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD is affiliated with Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet, McLaren Bay Region and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet

    8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA

  • McLaren Bay Region

    1900 Columbus Ave, Bay City, MI

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA