Dr. Leon E. Kurtz, MD, Internist
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Dr. Leon E. Kurtz, MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(11)
447 Atlantic Ave Gastroenterology Uni Brooklyn NY, 11217
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Leon Kurtz is a gastroenterologist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Kurtz 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. Kurtz performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University,Ramat Aviv, Israel MD

Sackler School of Medicine 2003

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Hepatitis
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Colon Polyps
  • Gastritis
  • Indigestion
  • Diverticulosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hernia
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Leon E. Kurtz, MD's Practice location

Leon Kurtz

447 Atlantic Ave Gastroenterology Uni -
Brooklyn, NY 11217
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New patients: 646-680-1800
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Practice At 132 E 76th St Suite 2g

132 E 76th St Suite 2g -
New York, NY 10021
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447 Atlantic Avenue Gastroenterology Uni -
Brooklyn, NY 11217
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New patients: 646-680-1800

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Patient Experience with Dr. Kurtz


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Dr. Leon E. Kurtz, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 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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