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Dr. Joseph Palascak, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Dr. Joseph Palascak, MD
3.1 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Palascak, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, CA.
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Dr. Joseph Palascak, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Santa Cruz, CA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Palascak, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, CA.

About

Dr. Palascak graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Joseph Palascak, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, CA and has 25 years experience. Dr. Palascak currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Dominican Hospital. Dr. Palascak has experience treating conditions like Hemorrhoids and Colorectal Polyp among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Palascak received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Palascak's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Palascak also speaks Spanish. Dr. Palascak is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Hemorrhoids
Colorectal Polyp
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoids
Colorectal Polyp
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoids
Colorectal Polyp
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Chronic Gastritis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastritis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenic Infarct
Stomal Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Shield of California PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
  • Pathway-CA EPO
    Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
  • California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Advantage HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Aetna HMO
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1662 Dominican Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 460-7350
  2. 2 Santa Cruz Medical Clinic
    2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 460-7350
  3. 3 Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
    2900 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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  4. 4 Office
    2751 Research Park Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (831) 458-5810

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palascak
3.1
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)

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Patient Reviews
Sep 19, 2024
I'm forever grateful to Dr. Palascak for the great care he gave me. Not only finding a potentially lethal growth, but going the extra mile to find the most skilled surgeon to preform it's removal. It could have gone so many different ways. Truly an excellent Doctor.
— Sep 19, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER
    1999
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. Joseph Palascak, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Palascak's profile.

Dr. Palascak frequently treats the following conditions: Hemorrhoids and Colorectal Polyp. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Palascak, MD is affiliated with Dominican Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Palascak, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA