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Dr. Joel Thomas Bruggen MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(2)
505 Parnassus Ave # M-1202 San Francisco CA, 94143
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Dr. Joel Bruggen is a gastroenterologist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Bruggen specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Bruggen performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

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Dr. Joel Thomas Bruggen MD's Practice location

UCSF Medical Center San Francisco

505 Parnassus Ave # M-1202 -
San Francisco, CA 94143
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New patients: 415-353-1786, 415-353-1786
https://www.ucsfhealth.org/

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WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
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Dr. Joel Thomas Bruggen MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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