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Dr. Joel McFarland, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 48
Dr. Joel McFarland, MD
4.1 (18 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Joel McFarland, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Rochester, NY.
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Dr. Joel McFarland, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 48
Rochester, NY
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joel McFarland, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Rochester, NY.

About

Dr. McFarland graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MAIN CAMPUS. Dr. Joel McFarland, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Rochester, NY and has 21 years experience. Dr. McFarland currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Rochester General Hospital. Dr. McFarland has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain, Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Gastritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. McFarland received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. McFarland's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. McFarland is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastritis
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
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 Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Cyclical Vomiting
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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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Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Aetna HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MVP Health Care HMO
    MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Connection Employer Sponsored
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Hospital
  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
    Wellspan Health PPO
    Capital Blue Cross
  • Preferred Choice POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • PPOBlue PPO
    Performance Blue
    Blue High Performance Network
    Community Blue PPO
    BCBS PPO
  • Fidelis Care

Locations

  1. 1 Rochester General Hospital
    1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 922-4136
  2. 2 Chung H. Kim MD PC
    130 Office Park Way Ste B, Pittsford, NY 14534
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 381-1860

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McFarland
4.1
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (13)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Oct 31, 2024
I’ve had two colonoscopies with him, and both experiences could not have been better.
Jean V — Oct 31, 2024
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MAIN CAMPUS
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Dr. McFarland frequently treats the following conditions: Anal or Rectal Pain, Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Gastritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joel McFarland, MD is affiliated with Rochester General Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rochester General Hospital

    1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY