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Dr. Leon Kurtz, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Leon Kurtz, MD

Dr. Leon Kurtz, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Brooklyn, NY. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Tel Aviv University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown. Patients rated Dr. Kurtz an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Kurtz works at Practice in Brooklyn, NY with other offices in Bethpage, NY. 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.

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Dr. Kurtz's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Efficient Anesthesia P.c.
    447 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 858-6300
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Rona Appel Md. Pc.
    3245 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 615-3777
  3. 3
    Preferred Health Partners
    233 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 826-5900
  4. 4
    Long Island Queens Hearing Asso Inc
    1055 Stewart Ave, Bethpage, NY 11714 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 938-0100

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  • Brooklyn Hospital Center Downtown

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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Gastroptosis
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Reflux Esophagitis
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Tobacco Use Disorder
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VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Leon Kurtz, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Croatian
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1447217302
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Tel Aviv University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Leon Kurtz, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kurtz is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    2 patients have reviewed Dr. Kurtz. The overall rating for this provider is 3.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kurtz.

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