Dr. Carl A. Goetsch, MD | Huntsville, AL | Gastroenterology

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Dr. Carl Goetsch is a gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the digestive system. They completed their residency training at UCSF Medical Center, gaining experience in comprehensive gastrointestinal care. Dr. Goetsch is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing them to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Goetsch practices at Clinical Research Associates and Huntsville's Colon & GI Consultants, both located in Huntsville, Alabama. They focus on treating conditions such as Crohn's disease, colon polyps, and diverticular disease. Their expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopies to diagnose and monitor digestive health issues. Patients rate Dr. Goetsch 4.1 out of 5 stars on average, reflecting their commitment to quality care.

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accepting new patients
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21 Ratings
5 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Ucsf Medical Center
8 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
2 office locations

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Dr. Goetsch is mean and condescending. Hurt my father unnesessarily. I recommend finding someone else to go to. Maybe another group because if you're hospitalized by a doctor in the group, you may see another doctor including Goetsch. He complained that I was too particular about my father's treatment.

March 12th, 2018

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I became his patient after he provided excellent care of my brother-in-law who was bleeding to death internally. Dr. G was extremely caring and professional and was able to get the bleeding stopped. He did my last colonoscopy. His sense of humor is wonderful! He also did my father-in-law's colonoscopy and was great then as well!

May 26th, 2015

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The office staff does not seem to care at all about patients. Dr. Goetsch may be a fine doctor, but I switched practices simply because his staff does not give patients basic information. and they are rude and officious.

March 31st, 2014

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Dr. Goetsch was extremely belittling and dismissive of my condition, which I've suffered with severely since I was a child. He made rude comments about my age (as if no one in their 20's could have a real disorder) and interrupted me repeatedly when I was explaining my symptoms/family history. He was quick to dismiss my condition as IBS with no testing whatsoever (and no previous testing to rule out other disorders). I never returned to his office, and just found out (thanks to my new GI who is wonderful) that I have Crohn's disease. It's very likely that my disease would have remained undiagnosed had I remained under Dr. Goetsch's care. I do not recommend this doctor to anyone.

February 27th, 2014

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After many trips to many doctors Dr Goetsch was the only one to hit upon the correct medicines and dosage for my long standing problem.

June 7th, 2012

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Excellent physician

May 15th, 2012

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DR. GOETSCH HAS A FUN SENSE OF HUMOR. HE DID MY COLONOSCOPY.

May 18th, 2010

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Excellent physician

March 14th, 2009

Clinical Research Associates

131 Longwood Dr SWHuntsville, AL 35801

Tel: (256) 536-6600

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Huntsvilles Colon & GI Consultants

250 Chateau Dr SW Ste 145Huntsville, AL 35801

Tel: (256) 533-7420


Dr. Carl Allen Goetsch, MD	Jan Seiler, APRN	Brittany Hanson, APRN	Dr. Thomas Patricio Short, MD
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (21 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.5 (15 Ratings)
			42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Huntsville , AL	Montgomery , AL	Montgomery , AL	Decatur , AL
	Med School: Georgia State University	Med School: University of South Alabama	Med School: Ponce Health Sciences University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Gastroenterology

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

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucsf Medical Center

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