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Dr. Joel Calafell, MD

General Surgery
4.9 (44)
Map Pin Small Miami, FL
Accepting new patients
9 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Joel Calafell, MD

Dr. Joel Calafell, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Miami, FL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 9 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from Ross Univeristy School Of Med and is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami. Dr. Calafell, completed a residency at University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Calafell an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Calafell works at Baptist Health Surgery | Kendall in Miami, FL with other offices in Homestead, FL and South Miami, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Calafell's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Baptist Health Surgery | Kendall
    8950 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (786) 568-7491
  2. 2
    Baptist Health Medical Group
    975 Baptist Way Ste 201, Homestead, FL 33033 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (786) 568-7491
  3. 3
    Baptist Health Primary Care | Kendall (Baptist Hospital)
    6200 Sunset Dr Ste 502, South Miami, FL 33143 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (786) 568-7491

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    About Dr. Joel Calafell, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 9 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1790199214
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • LeHigh Valley Hospital Network
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    Residency
    • University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine
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    Medical Education
    • Ross Univeristy School Of Med
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    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Baptist Hospital Of Miami

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    44 patients have reviewed Dr. Calafell. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Calafell.

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