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Dr. Joel Calafell, MD
General Surgery* Age 39
Dr. Joel Calafell, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)
Dr. Joel Calafell, MD is a General Surgeon in Miami, FL.
Dr. Joel Calafell, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

Dr. Joel Calafell, MD

General Surgery* Age 39
Miami, FL
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience
Dr. Joel Calafell, MD is a General Surgeon in Miami, FL.
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About Dr. Joel Calafell, MD

Dr. Calafell graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Joel Calafell, MD is a General Surgeon in Miami, FL and has 12 years experience. Dr. Calafell currently practices at Baptist Health Surgery | West Kendall and is affiliated with Baptist Hospital of Miami, Doctors Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital. Dr. Calafell has experience treating conditions like Appendicitis, Intestinal Obstruction and Anorectal Abscess among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Calafell received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Calafell's office accepts new patients. Dr. Calafell also speaks Spanish. Dr. Calafell is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Appendicitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Anorectal Abscess
Rectovaginal Fistula
Colorectal Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Colectomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rectal Prolapse
Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Sigmoidoscopy
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Crohn's Disease
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Laparotomy
Anoscopy
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Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diverticulitis
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Cauterization
Appendectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Stent-Assisted Carotid Angioplasty
Vaginectomy
Wound Repair

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Jan 21, 2024
He did my colonoscopy! the day before my appointment he explained, the process of what was going to take place. He was awesome he made my day, thank you dr. Calafell
David — Jan 21, 2024
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  • Cigna-HealthSpring

Meet Dr. Joel Calafell, MD

Biography
  • Dr. Joel Calafell, MD is a general surgeon in Miami, FL and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2014. He specializes in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Ross University School of Medicine
    2014
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Calafell, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Calafell's profile.

Dr. Calafell frequently treats the following conditions: Appendicitis, Intestinal Obstruction and Anorectal Abscess. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joel Calafell, MD is affiliated with Baptist Hospital of Miami, Doctors Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joel Calafell, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Dr. Calafell has over 12 years of healthcare experience.

Hospitals Where Dr. Joel Calafell, MD Practices

  • Baptist Hospital of Miami

    8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL

  • Doctors Hospital

    5000 University Dr, Coral Gables, FL

  • Homestead Hospital

    975 Baptist Way, Homestead, FL

  • Mariners Hospital

    91500 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL

  • South Miami Hospital

    6200 SW 73rd St, South Miami, FL

  • West Kendall Baptist Hospital

    9555 SW 162nd Ave, Miami, FL

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