Summary

Dr. Joseph Minissale specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on digestive system disorders and related conditions. He earned his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences and completed his residency training at both Hahnemann University Hospital in 1994 and Community General Osteopathic Hospital in 1991. Dr. Minissale further advanced his expertise through a fellowship at Hahnemann University Hospital in 1996. With 36 years of medical experience, he holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Minissale practices at St. Luke's Gastroenterology in Palmerton, PA, and maintains hospital privileges at Doylestown Hospital. His clinical expertise includes treating colon polyps, GERD, and acid reflux. He performs specialized procedures such as sedation services and pathology tests, along with kidney transplant biopsies. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 36 years of experience
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Hahnemann University Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

St. Luke's Gastroenterology - Palmerton

614 Delaware Avenue Building BPalmerton, PA 18071
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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4.4 
36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Palmerton , PASACRAMENTO , CALittle Rock , ARSACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Biosciences Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing Med School: New York University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph J Minissale Jr.

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Options
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Univera Healthcare
  • Univera Healthcare - PPO
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph J Minissale Jr. has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph J Minissale Jr. has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Hahnemann University Hospital1996

Residency

Hahnemann University Hospital1994
Community General Osteopathic Hospital1991

Medical School

Kansas City University Of Medicine & BiosciencesGraduated in 1990

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Where is Dr. Joseph Minissale Jr.'s office located?
Dr. Joseph Minissale Jr.'s office is located at 614 Delaware Avenue Building B, Palmerton, PA, 18071.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Minissale Jr. affiliated with?
Dr. Joseph Minissale Jr. is affiliated with Doylestown Hospital.
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