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Dr. Paul Hellstern, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Dr. Paul Hellstern, MD
3.5 (40 Ratings)

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Dr. Paul Hellstern, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Crystal River, FL.
Dr. Paul Hellstern, MD
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Dr. Paul Hellstern, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Crystal River, FL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Paul Hellstern, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Crystal River, FL.

About

Dr. Hellstern graduated from Wright State University in 1990 and completed a residency at Wright State University Program.Dr. Paul Hellstern, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Crystal River, FL and has 34 years experience. Dr. Hellstern currently practices at Gastroenterology Associates - Crystal River and are affiliated with HCA Florida Citrus Hospital. Dr. Hellstern has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Barrett's Esophagus and Gastric Ulcer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hellstern received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 40 times. Dr. Hellstern's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hellstern is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Barrett's Esophagus
Gastric Ulcer
Constipation
Barrett's Esophagus
Gastric Ulcer
Celiac Disease
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Colorectal Polyp
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Duodenal Polypectomy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bile Duct Obstruction
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallstones
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pyloric Stenosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vomiting Disorders
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Coccygeal Pain
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Cyclical Vomiting
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Dehydration
Dysentery
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hepatotoxicity
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Ischemia
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Pinworm
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Small Intestine Cancer
Small Intestine Infarction
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin_Deficiency
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
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
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Tricare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • WellCare
  • Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Secure Horizons
    CarePlus
    United Healthcare
  • Medicare
  • Humana
  • Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 Gastroenterology Associates - Crystal River
    6410 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, Crystal River, FL 34429
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Gastroenterology Associates - Homosassa
    7991 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34446
  3. 3 Gastroenterology Associates - Inverness
    2653 Forest Dr, Inverness, FL 34453

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hellstern
3.5
Based on 40 Reviews
5 Stars (22)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (3)
1 Star (12)

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Jan 26, 2024
Excellent Dr. , I would recommend to everyone. This guy really knows his tihs . He takes time to talk and has an excellent , excellent demeanor.
Peter Hagberg — Jan 26, 2024
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wright State University
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Wright State University Program
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wright State University Program
    1993
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Paul Hellstern, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hellstern's profile.

Dr. Hellstern frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Barrett's Esophagus and Gastric Ulcer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Paul Hellstern, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Citrus Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Paul Hellstern, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Citrus Hospital

    502 W Highland Blvd, Inverness, FL