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Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 54
Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD
3.0 (2 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hialeah, FL.
Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD
3.0 (2 Ratings)

Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 54
Hialeah, FL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hialeah, FL.

About Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD

Dr. Kertznus graduated from Fac Med University Ctrl Venezuela in 1997 and completed a residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hialeah, FL and has 29 years experience. Dr. Kertznus currently practices at Digestive Medicine Associates and is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Pembroke, Doctors Hospital, HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital South, Memorial Hospital West, Baptist Hospital of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Homestead Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital and Jackson South Community Hospital. Dr. Kertznus has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Gas-Bloat Syndrome, Acute Gastritis, Indigestion, Heartburn, Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), Nausea, Gastritis, Abdominal Pain, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kertznus received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Kertznus's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kertznus also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kertznus is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

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Constipation
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Acute Gastritis
Constipation
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Acute Gastritis
Indigestion
Heartburn
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Nausea
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Gastritis
Abdominal Pain
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Diarrhea
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Endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Hemorrhoids
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Lactose Intolerance
Manometry
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Esophageal Varices
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Gastroptosis
Cirrhosis
Dysphagia
Vomiting Disorders
Colorectal Polyp
Barrett's Esophagus
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Esophagitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Reflux Esophagitis
Gallstones
Intestinal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Anemia
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Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Gastric Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Crohn's Disease
Unexplained Weight Loss
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal and Rectal Chlamydial Infection
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Bacterial Dysentery
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Cholecystitis
Chronic Gastritis
Coccygeal Pain
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
Gonococcal Anal Rectal Infection
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pinworm
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Small Intestine Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastroenterology Procedures
Impedance Testing
Liver Biopsy
Sigmoidoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    APCN Choice POS II
  • Small Group Elect HMO
    Choice Large Group POS
  • Superior Health Plan
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Caritas Next - Florida
  • Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Seamless HMO
  • BlueCare HMO
    BlueOptions
    myBlue
    BlueSelect
    Choice

Where Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Digestive Medicine Associates
    2140 W 68th St Ste 300, Hialeah, FL 33016
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Digestive Medicine Associates
    11440 N Kendall Dr Ste 306, Miami, FL 33176
  3. 3 Coral Gables
    3133 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Jun 13, 2025
Mi visita fue extraordinaria pues todo el personal desde que uno abre la primera puerta es súper atento , educado y eficiente, incluyendo el personal técnico y administrativo.
— Jun 13, 2025
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Meet Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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FAQs About Dr. Kertznus's Practice

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

Dr. Kertznus frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Gas-Bloat Syndrome, Acute Gastritis, Indigestion, Heartburn, Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), Nausea, Gastritis, Abdominal Pain, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Pembroke, Doctors Hospital, HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital South, Memorial Hospital West, Baptist Hospital of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Homestead Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital and Jackson South Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Fac Med University Ctrl Venezuela
    1997
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    2002
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Miami Hospitals and Clinics
    1994
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD Practices

  • Memorial Hospital Pembroke

    7800 Sheridan St, Pembroke Pines, FL

  • Doctors Hospital

    5000 University Dr, Coral Gables, FL

  • HCA Florida Mercy Hospital

    3663 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL

  • Memorial Hospital Miramar

    1901 SW 172nd Ave, Miramar, FL

  • Memorial Regional Hospital

    3501 Johnson St, Hollywood, FL

  • Memorial Regional Hospital South

    3600 Washington St, Hollywood, FL

  • Memorial Hospital West

    703 N Flamingo Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL

  • Baptist Hospital of Miami

    8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL

  • Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

    1475 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL

  • Homestead Hospital

    975 Baptist Way, Homestead, FL

  • Jackson Memorial Hospital

    1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL

  • Jackson South Community Hospital

    9333 SW 152nd St, Palmetto Bay, FL

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