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Dr. Joseph Frenkel, MD

General Surgery*
3.5 (15)
Map Pin Small Suffolk, VA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Joseph Frenkel, MD

Dr. Joseph Frenkel, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Suffolk, VA. They graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and is affiliated with Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Frenkel an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Frenkel works at Practice in Suffolk, VA with other offices in Norfolk, VA and Portsmouth, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Colorectal Cancer, Anal and Rectal Cancer and Intestinal Obstruction along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Frenkel's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Bon Secours Surgical Specialists
    5838 Harbour View Blvd Ste 240, Suffolk, VA 23435 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 483-3030
  2. 2
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    155 Kingsley Ln, Norfolk, VA 23505 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 278-2220
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    Maryview Medical Centermedical Arts Centerpain
    3636 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23707 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 215-3565
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    Bon Secours Neuroscience Center
    5818 Harbour View Blvd Ste B2, Suffolk, VA 23435 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 483-3030

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  • Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center

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Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Intestinal Obstruction

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Intestinal Obstruction
Anal or Rectal Pain
Colectomy
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Small Intestine Cancer
Anoscopy
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
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    About Dr. Joseph Frenkel, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1679765804
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Boston Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Joseph Frenkel, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Frenkel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Frenkel has seen patients for Colorectal Cancer, Anal and Rectal Cancer and Intestinal Obstruction, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Frenkel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Frenkel. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Frenkel.

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