Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD
Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD is a gastroenterologist in Hialeah, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kertznus has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from Fac Med University Ctrl Venezuela|UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL VENEZUELA / LUIS RAZETTI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Doctors Hospital and Memorial Hospital Miramar. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Digestive Medicine Associates
2140 W 68th St Ste 300 Hialeah, FL 33016Make an Appointment
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Dr. Joel Kertznus, MD is a gastroenterologist in Hialeah, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kertznus has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from Fac Med University Ctrl Venezuela|UNIVERSITY...read moreGastroenterology
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Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 2002Fac Med University Ctrl Venezuela|university Of Central Venezuela / Luis Razetti School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1997University Of Miami Hospitals And Clinics
Fellowship Hospital, 1994
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- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - View all patient feedback
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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