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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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41 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 41 years experience. Dr. Bruggen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with 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
Abdominal Pain
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Chronic Gastritis
Congenital Achalasia
Cystic Fibrosis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Large Intestine Infarction
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
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 Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Digestive Health Services-Shepherd
    500 Shepherd St Ste 300, Winston Salem, NC 27103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (336) 713-7777
  2. 2 Wfubmc
    101 Charlois Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (336) 713-0341
  3. 3 W.G. Bill Hefner VAMC
    1601 Brenner Ave, Salisbury, NC 28144
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (704) 638-9000

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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

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  • 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 Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

    1 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston Salem, NC