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Dr. Joseph Brasco, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.1 (33)
Map Pin Small Huntsville, AL
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Joseph Brasco, MD

Dr. Joseph Brasco, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Huntsville, AL. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital, Helen Keller Hospital, Red Bay Hospital and Shoals Hospital. Dr. Brasco, completed a residency at University Il College Of Med|University Il Hospital and Cli. Patients rated Dr. Brasco an average 3.1 star rating.

Dr. Brasco works at Digestive Disease Center in Huntsville, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Constipation and Nausea 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.

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Dr. Brasco's Office Locations

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    Digestive Disease Center
    420 Lowell Dr SE Ste 204, Huntsville, AL 35801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 536-9031

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  • Huntsville Hospital
  • Helen Keller Hospital
  • Red Bay Hospital
  • Shoals Hospital

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Constipation
Nausea
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Abdominal Pain
Cirrhosis
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Vomiting Disorders
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Splenomegaly
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Pancreatitis
Potassium Deficiency
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Poisoning
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hirschsprung's Disease
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Spleen Cyst
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    3.1
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    Patient Ratings (33)
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    About Dr. Joseph Brasco, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1255398095
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Il College Of Med|University Il Hospital and Cli
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. Joseph Brasco, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Brasco is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Brasco has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Brasco works at Digestive Disease Center in Huntsville, AL. View the full address on Dr. Brasco’s profile.

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

    33 patients have reviewed Dr. Brasco. The overall rating for this provider is 3.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Brasco.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Brasco, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Brasco appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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