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Dr. Dennis Kokenes, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.6 (18)
Map Pin Small Charlotte, NC
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Dennis Kokenes, MD

Dr. Dennis Kokenes, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Charlotte, NC. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine and is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center and Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Kokenes an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Kokenes works at Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology-Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Constipation and Abdominal Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Kokenes' Office Locations

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    Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology-Ballantyne
    15830 Ballantyne Medical Pl Ste 175, Charlotte, NC 28277 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (704) 457-8192

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Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Gastritis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colitis
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Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Ischemic Colitis
Jaundice
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Lactose Intolerance
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Pancreatic Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Diagnostic Endoscopy
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Therapeutic Endoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Assurant Health
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Centene
    • Cigna
    • Coventry Health Care
    • First Health
    • Guardian
    • Humana
    • Medical Mutual of Ohio
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
    • Principal Financial Group
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.6
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    Based on 18 ratings
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    About Dr. Dennis Kokenes, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Greek
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1407814999
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Emory University
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Boston City Hospital-Boston University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of North Carolina School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
    • Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
    • Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
    • Novant Health Rowan Medical Center

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    Dr. Dennis Kokenes, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kokenes is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Kokenes works at Charlotte Gastroenterology & Hepatology-Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC. View the full address on Dr. Kokenes’s profile.

    Dr. Kokenes has seen patients for Constipation and Abdominal Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kokenes on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Kokenes. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kokenes.

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