Dr. Joel Howard Kurtz, MD

Dr. Joel Kurtz is a gastroenterologist with 43 years of experience treating digestive health conditions. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed his residency at New York Medical College. Dr. Kurtz speaks both English and Spanish, helping him connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Kurtz practices at multiple locations throughout New Jersey, including Lakewood, Toms River, and Brick, with hospital privileges at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus. He specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions such as colon polyps, diverticular disease, and diverticulosis. His expertise includes performing colonoscopy and other endoscopic procedures to evaluate digestive health concerns. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.