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Dr. Folkert Zijlstra, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.0 (12)
Map Pin Small Fort Wayne, IN
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Folkert Zijlstra, MD

Dr. Folkert Zijlstra, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University of Toronto, Fac Med and is affiliated with Parkview Whitley Hospital, Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana, Parkview Regional Medical Center and Dupont Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Zijlstra an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Zijlstra works at Lutheran Medical Group in Fort Wayne, IN. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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.

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Dr. Zijlstra's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Indiana Medical Associates LLC
    7900 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 201, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (260) 969-7100
  2. 2
    Fort Wayne Office
    7916 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (260) 432-2297
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
  3. 3
    Knee & Shoulder Center Inc.
    2510 E DuPont Rd Ste 206, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (260) 432-2297

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  • Parkview Whitley Hospital
  • Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
  • Dupont Hospital

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    About Dr. Folkert Zijlstra, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Dutch
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    • 1952341703
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    Education & Certifications

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    • University of Toronto, Fac Med
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    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Folkert Zijlstra, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Zijlstra is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Zijlstra works at Lutheran Medical Group in Fort Wayne, IN. View the full address on Dr. Zijlstra’s profile.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Zijlstra. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Zijlstra.

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