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Dr. John Helzberg, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 70
Dr. John Helzberg, MD
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Dr. John Helzberg, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, MO.
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Dr. John Helzberg, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 70
Kansas City, MO
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. John Helzberg, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, MO.

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Dr. Helzberg graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry. Dr. John Helzberg, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, MO and has 44 years experience. Dr. Helzberg currently practices at Saint Luke's Hospital Abdominal Transplant and Multispecialty Clinic and are affiliated with Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City. Dr. Helzberg has experience treating conditions like Alcoholic Hepatitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Helzberg received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Helzberg's office accepts new patients. Dr. Helzberg is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Alcoholic Hepatitis
Cirrhosis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Cirrhosis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Cirrhosis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Biliary Cirrhosis
Chronic Gastritis
Diarrhea
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Enteritis
Esophageal Varices
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Enteritis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Constipation
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
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 Saint Luke's Hospital Abdominal Transplant and Multispecialty Clinic
    4321 Washington St Ste 4000, Kansas City, MO 64111
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 932-4655
  2. 2 Saint Luke's Hospital Abdominal Transplant and Multispecialty Clinic (Transplant)
    4321 Washington St Ste 4000B, Kansas City, MO 64111
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 932-3550

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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Oct 11, 2020
Dr. Helzberg is very kind and considerate. I had a procedure done and he called for 4 days to check on me. He's the only doctor I've ever had that calls you himself. Great doctor!
Teresa Snavely — Oct 11, 2020
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Kansas Hospital
    1981
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    1983
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Helzberg, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Helzberg's profile.

Dr. John Helzberg, MD is affiliated with Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City.

Yes, Dr. John Helzberg, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO