Dr. Joel Howard Kurtz, MD

Dr. Joel Kurtz is a gastroenterologist who completed his medical degree at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and his residency at New York Medical College. With 43 years of experience in digestive health care, he brings extensive knowledge to treating disorders of the gastrointestinal system. Dr. Kurtz is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Kurtz practices at multiple locations throughout New Jersey, including Lakewood, Toms River, and Brick, with his primary affiliation at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, diverticular disease, and diverticulosis. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies to diagnose and treat digestive system disorders. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars on Vitals.