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Dr. Donald Hetzel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Dr. Donald Hetzel, MD
3.2 (24 Ratings)

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Dr. Donald Hetzel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, TN.
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Dr. Donald Hetzel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Donald Hetzel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, TN.

About

Dr. Hetzel graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Donald Hetzel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Chattanooga, TN and has 32 years experience. Dr. Hetzel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center and CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga. Dr. Hetzel has experience treating conditions like Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Intestinal Diverticulosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hetzel received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Hetzel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hetzel is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hemorrhoids
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Hemorrhoids
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Hemorrhoids
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Chronic Gastritis
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Ulcer
Gastritis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Anemia
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Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Duodenitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Duodenal Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Bowel Strangulation
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Ileus
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Peptic Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Dehydration
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Large Intestine Infarction
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Disease
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
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    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
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    Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
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    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1651 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 698-8101
  2. 2 Galen Medical Group PC
    4976 Alpha Ln, Hixson, TN 37343
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 308-0280
  3. 3 Office
    1651 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 308-0390
  4. 4 Surgical Specialists at Hutcheson P. C.
    4700 Battlefield Pkwy Ste 130, Ringgold, GA 30736
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hetzel
3.2
Based on 24 Reviews
5 Stars (13)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (2)
1 Star (9)

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Mar 16, 2022
Dr. Hetzel is one of the nicest , kindest , Dr that I have ever been to. He very much cares for his patients , he listens and doesn't rush you . He is thorough in treating you. I would and have recommended Dr. Hetzel to my family and friends
Penny Bruce — Mar 16, 2022
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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  • 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. Donald Hetzel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hetzel's profile.

Dr. Hetzel frequently treats the following conditions: Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Intestinal Diverticulosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Donald Hetzel, MD is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center and CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga.

Yes, Dr. Donald Hetzel, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Parkridge Medical Center

    2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN

  • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

    2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN