Dr. Alpern studied at Northwestern University. Dr. Joel Alpern, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Ventura, CA. Dr. Alpern currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura. At present, Dr. Alpern received an average rating of 2.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Alpern's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alpern also speaks Portuguese and Spanish. Dr. Alpern is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Island View Gastroenterology Associates
168 N Brent St Ste 404, Ventura, CA 93003
Directions (805) 641-6525
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845 N 10th St, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Directions (805) 525-0215
Ventura County Medical Center
300 Hillmont Ave, Ventura, CA 93003
Directions (805) 521-0960
Ventura Endoscopy Center LLC
5810 Ralston St Ste 101, Ventura, CA 93003
Directions (805) 650-5500

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Dec 17, 2023

Dr. Alpern has been a wonderful, meticulous and professional Gastroenterologist as I've transitioned my care of a chronic digestive illness from another state to his care in the Ventura area. He is very up to date with the evolving medical management of my condition, and has an approachable and engaging demeanor (in English and Spanish!).He clearly believes in shared medical decision-making with the patient, while bringing an intelligent approach to often difficult decisions; he presents the reasonable options, and will patiently review pros vs cons of different approaches with me. This is a pleasant contrast to the often rushed nature of modern post-pandemic medical care.His practice, as with many medical specialities since Covid, can get quite busy, but he has shown the ability to prioritize more urgent symptoms and findings.I highly recommend Dr. Alpern for helping care for digestive/GI problems.

Digestive patient — Dec 17, 2023

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Dr. Alpern in specializes in Gastroenterology. See more on Sharecare.

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Dr. Alpern's office is located at 168 N Brent St Ste 404 Ventura, CA 93003. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.

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Dr. Alpern provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

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Dr. Joel Alpern, MD is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura.

Is Dr. Joel Alpern, MD a board-certified professional?

Yes, Dr. Joel Alpern, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

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Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura
147 N Brent St, Ventura, CA

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