Summary

Dr. Joel is Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Nuiqsut, Alaska Test Methodist Hospital. A noted physician-scientist, Dr. Joel is both Vice Chair and Professor of Pediatrics at Columbia University Medical Center who has devoted his career to helping children with digestive health diseases. Dr. Joel earned his doctorate in molecular biology in 1980 at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego, in 1984. He trained as a resident in Pediatrics and a fellow in pediatric gastroenterology at the University of California, San Francisco. He went on to join the faculties as an Assistant Professor at the University of California, San Francisco, and then Harvard Medical School before becoming Professor and Vice-Chairman for 15 years at the University of California, San Diego. He also served as Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition there for 15 years. Dr. Joel's research is in the treatment, natural history, etiopathogenesis, and genetics of fatty liver disease and viral hepatitis in children. He is investigating the role of sex steroid hormones on disease development, and the identification of genetic susceptibility loci. He is also developing noninvasive methods for assessing hepatic inflammation and cellular injury and looking at serum markers to determine more benign or aggressive forms of disease. He serves as National Chair of the NIH Clinical Research Network on this disease, and serves as Chair of multiple NIH study sections, workshops, advisory groups and Data and Safety Monitoring Boards. In the clinical realm, Dr. Joel sees gastroenterology patients in the outpatient setting for conditions such as celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic malabsorption syndromes, and functional bowel disorders.
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Office Locations

Dr. Joel E. Testprovider26556 has 2 locations

Nuiqsut-Alaska Test Practice Basic

2 Anaktuvuk StreetNuiqsut, AK 99789
Mon8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 6:00 pm
SunClosed

Nuiqsut-Alaska Test Practice Basic II

Nuiqsut-Alaska Test Practice Basic II 229 Kisik StreetNuiqsut, AK 99789

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • speaks Italian, Japanese, Spanish, English
  • Nuiqsut Test
  • 12 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 5 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joel E. Testprovider26556

  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joel E. Testprovider26556 has the following 5 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joel E. Testprovider26556 has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Allergy & Immunology
  • Dermatology
  • Family Medicine
  • Psychology

Certifications, License, & Education

Dr. Joel E. Testprovider26556 holds an inactive medical license in the state of Alaska.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an inactive medical license in the state of Alaska that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Nuiqsut Test.

NPI Number

Dr. Testprovider26556's NPI number is 8888100051.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Joel Testprovider26556's office located?
Dr. Joel Testprovider26556's office is located at 2 Anaktuvuk Street, Nuiqsut, AK, 99789.
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