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Dr. Joel Kurtz, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 68
Dr. Joel Kurtz, MD
4.4 (66 Ratings)

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Dr. Joel Kurtz, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Lakewood, NJ.
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Dr. Joel Kurtz, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 68
Lakewood, NJ
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joel Kurtz, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Lakewood, NJ.

About

Dr. Kurtz graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Joel Kurtz, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Lakewood, NJ and has 41 years experience. Dr. Kurtz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus. Dr. Kurtz has experience treating conditions like Constipation and Pancreatitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kurtz received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 66 times. Dr. Kurtz's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kurtz is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Pancreatitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Constipation
Pancreatitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Constipation
Pancreatitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Ischemic Colitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • Choice Plus POS
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    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Maximum Savings POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Gastroenterology Associates of Ocean County PA
    475 Highway 70 Ste 103, Lakewood, NJ 08701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 886-1007
  2. 2 Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
    600 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 886-1007
  3. 3 Shore Outpatient Surgicenter LLC
    360 Highway 70, Lakewood, NJ 08701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 942-9835
  4. 4 Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
    600 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 363-1900

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4.4
Based on 66 Reviews
5 Stars (46)
4 Stars (10)
3 Stars (4)
2 Stars (5)
1 Star (1)

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Jan 25, 2024
Receptionist was unfriendly and unwelcoming, and that set the mood for my entire visit.
— Jan 25, 2024
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    1983
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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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. Joel Kurtz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kurtz's profile.

Dr. Kurtz frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation and Pancreatitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joel Kurtz, MD is affiliated with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus.

Yes, Dr. Joel Kurtz, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus

    600 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ