Dr. Joel Garsten MD

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Excellent

Dr. Joel Garsten has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5) with a rating of Excellent based on 2 reviews.

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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Joel Garsten identified specializing in GastroenterologyGastroenterology
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to see internal organs. and Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs.. He is certied by The American Board of Internal Medicine for Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Joel Garsten accepts the following plans for Anthem at 60 Westwood Ave

• Access Blue New England
• Anthem-Connecticut BlueCare Health Plan - Local (Connecticut)
• Anthem-Connecticut State BlueCare - Local (Connecticut)
• Anthem-Connecticut The Connecticut Coalition
• BlueCard PPO

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Garsten is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Waterbury Hospital
64 Robbins St
Waterbury, CT

Education

Dr. Garsten attended medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine and graduated in 1973 having 40 years experience.

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Aliases

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• J Garsten

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