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Dr. Sheldon Getzug, MD

Gastroenterology
4.0 (12)
Map Pin Small Tarzana, CA
Accepting new patients
64 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Sheldon Getzug, MD

Dr. Sheldon Getzug, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Tarzana, CA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 64 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and is affiliated with Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center. Dr. Getzug, completed a residency at Wadsworth VA Hosp. Patients rated Dr. Getzug an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Getzug works at Practice in Tarzana, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California 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. Getzug's Office Locations

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    Providence Tarzana Medical Center
    18321 Clark St, Tarzana, CA 91356 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 708-6000

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    About Dr. Sheldon Getzug, MD

    Specialties
    • Gastroenterology
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    Years of Experience
    • 64 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1750348785
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Wadsworth VA Hosp
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    • Los Angeles Co Med Ctr
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    Medical Education
    • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Sheldon Getzug, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Getzug is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Getzug accepts Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Getzug. 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. Getzug.

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