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Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 40
Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD

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Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD

Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 40
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
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About Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD

Dr. Kurz graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Kurz has experience treating conditions like Nausea, Constipation, Peptic Ulcer, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Dysphagia, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Gastroptosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Kurz's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kurz is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nausea
Constipation
Peptic Ulcer
Nausea
Constipation
Peptic Ulcer
Nausea
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Constipation
Peptic Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Dysphagia
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroptosis
Vomiting Disorders
Chronic Gastritis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Unexplained Weight Loss
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Endoscopy
Intestinal Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Anal or Rectal Pain
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoids
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Crohn's Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Duodenitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Anemia
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Heartburn
Esophagitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Colorectal Polyp
Duodenal Polypectomy
Colonoscopy
Gallstones
Reflux Esophagitis
Hypokalemia
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Cirrhosis
Pancreatitis
Duodenal Ulcer
Barrett's Esophagus
Gastroparesis
Splenomegaly
Hepatitis C
Intestinal Obstruction
Esophageal Varices
Vitamin_Deficiency
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Enteritis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Hepatitis B
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Ascites
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Acidosis
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Acute Gastritis
Acute Pharyngitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal and Rectal Chlamydial Infection
Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Back Pain
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Burn Injuries
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Chronic Cholecystitis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Cough
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Cyclical Vomiting
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dizziness
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Genital Warts
Giardiasis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hirschsprung's Disease
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Indigestion
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Iodine Deficiency
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Meckel's Diverticulum
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Weakness
Obesity
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Pericardial Disease
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Radiculopathy
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Second-Degree Burns
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Stomach Stenosis
Strep Throat
Testicular Dysfunction
Tobacco Use Disorder
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Pancreas Surgeries
Sigmoidoscopy
Smoking Cessation Counseling

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
  • MVP Health Care PPO
  • BlueConnect HMO-POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS

Where Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Louisiana Endoscopy Center
    9103 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 927-1190
  2. 2 Endoscopy Center of Baton Rouge
    6615 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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  3. 3 Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 765-6565
  4. 4 Vista Surgical Hospital
    9032 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 927-1190

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FAQs About Dr. Kurz's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kurz's profile.

Dr. Kurz frequently treats the following conditions: Nausea, Constipation, Peptic Ulcer, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Dysphagia, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Gastroptosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD is affiliated with Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Benjamin Kurz, MD Practices

  • Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet

    8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA

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