Summary

Dr. Joel Bruggen is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. With 43 years of experience in practice, he brings extensive knowledge to digestive health care and comprehensive internal medicine. Dr. Bruggen is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Bruggen practices at multiple locations throughout Winston Salem, North Carolina, including Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, and The Brenner Children's Hospital. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, diverticular disease, and diverticulosis. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy with sedation services. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0.

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Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 43 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Kansas School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Joel Thomas Bruggen has 3 locations

The Brenner Childrens Hospital

Medical Center BlvdWinston Salem, NC 27157

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

3333 Silas Creek PkwyWinston Salem, NC 27103

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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43 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Winston Salem , NCMontgomery , ALSACRAMENTO , CALittle Rock , AR
Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine Med School: Georgia State University Med School: Emory University Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Joel Thomas Bruggen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joel Thomas Bruggen has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Kansas School Of MedicineGraduated in 1983

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Where is Dr. Joel Bruggen's office located?
Dr. Joel Bruggen's office is located at Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC, 27157.
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What languages does Dr. Joel Bruggen speak?
Dr. Joel Bruggen speaks English and Spanish.

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