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Dr. Joel Bruggen, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Dr. Joel Bruggen, MD
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Dr. Joel Bruggen, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Winston Salem, NC.
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Dr. Joel Bruggen, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Winston Salem, NC
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42 years of experience
Dr. Joel Bruggen, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Winston Salem, NC.

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Dr. Bruggen graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Joel Bruggen, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Winston Salem, NC and has 42 years experience. Dr. Bruggen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Health-High Point Medical Center and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Bruggen has experience treating conditions like Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bruggen received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Bruggen's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Bruggen is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Constipation
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Constipation
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Anemia
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Celiac Disease
Chronic Anal Fissure
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Thiamin Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Whipple's Disease
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Chlamydial Peritonitis
Chronic Gastritis
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Achalasia
Cyclical Vomiting
Cystic Fibrosis
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
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Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis E
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Kaposi Sarcoma of Lymph Nodes
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Pylorospasm
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urethrovaginal Fistula
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Feb 17, 2023
Kind, professional, caring, knowledgable ~ all the best traits in a doctor you could ask for! A+++
Nancy Fraser Carrier — Feb 17, 2023
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    1983
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Bruggen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bruggen's profile.

Dr. Joel Bruggen, MD is affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Health-High Point Medical Center and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wake Forest Baptist Health-High Point Medical Center

    601 N Elm St, High Point, NC

  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

    1 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston Salem, NC