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Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 53
Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD
4.7 (71 Ratings)

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Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 53
Hialeah, FL
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hialeah, FL.

About

Dr. Kertznus graduated from Fac Med University Ctrl Venezuela|UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL VENEZUELA / LUIS RAZETTI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1997 and completed a residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hialeah, FL and has 27 years experience. Dr. Kertznus currently practices at Digestive Medicine Associates and are affiliated with Doctors Hospital, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Cleveland Clinic Hospital, HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, Baptist Hospital of Miami, Homestead Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital, Palmetto General Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Jackson South Community Hospital and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Kertznus has experience treating conditions like Gastritis, Heartburn and Lactose Intolerance among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kertznus received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 71 times. Dr. Kertznus' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kertznus also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kertznus is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastritis
Heartburn
Lactose Intolerance
Gastritis
Heartburn
Lactose Intolerance
Gastritis
Heartburn
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Abdominal Pain
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Acute Gastritis
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Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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Abdominal Disorders
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Autoimmune Diseases
Bacterial Dysentery
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Bowel Strangulation
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Cholecystitis
Chronic Gastritis
Coccygeal Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
Gonococcal Anal Rectal Infection
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pinworm
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Small Intestine Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
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Vitamin_Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Colonoscopy
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastroenterology Procedures
Impedance Testing
Liver Biopsy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Digestive Medicine Associates
    2140 W 68th St Ste 300, Hialeah, FL 33016
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Digestive Medicine Associates
    11440 N Kendall Dr Ste 306, Miami, FL 33176
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  3. 3 Coral Gables
    3133 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kertznus
4.7
Based on 71 Reviews
5 Stars (65)
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1 Star (4)

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Dec 11, 2024
The staff is all very nice, professional, thanks to Dr Kernusz and all of his employees, for helping, when I am feeling sick,
— Dec 11, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Fac Med University Ctrl Venezuela|UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL VENEZUELA / LUIS RAZETTI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Miami Hospitals and Clinics
    1994
Fellowship Hospital
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Does Dr. Kertznus communicate via email?
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kertznus' profile.

Dr. Kertznus frequently treats the following conditions: Gastritis, Heartburn and Lactose Intolerance. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD is affiliated with Doctors Hospital, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Cleveland Clinic Hospital, HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, Baptist Hospital of Miami, Homestead Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital, Palmetto General Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Jackson South Community Hospital and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Doctors Hospital

    5000 University Dr, Coral Gables, FL

  • Memorial Hospital Miramar

    1901 SW 172nd Ave, Miramar, FL

  • Cleveland Clinic Hospital

    3100 Weston Rd, Weston, FL

  • HCA Florida Mercy Hospital

    3663 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL

  • Baptist Hospital of Miami

    8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL

  • Homestead Hospital

    975 Baptist Way, Homestead, FL

  • Memorial Regional Hospital

    3501 Johnson St, Hollywood, FL

  • Palmetto General Hospital

    2001 W 68th St, Hialeah, FL

  • Jackson Memorial Hospital

    1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL

  • Jackson South Community Hospital

    9333 SW 152nd St, Palmetto Bay, FL

  • Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

    1475 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL