Dr. John Helzberg, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Kansas City, MO and has been practicing for 33 years. He graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine and Dentistry in 1980 and specializes in gastroenterology.
Mid America Gastrointestinal
4321 Washington St Ste 5600
Kansas City, MO 64111
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Humana
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Top Care Areas
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Abdominal Disorders
very high
more than 98% of peers
Hepatitis C
very high
more than 97% of peers
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
very high
more than 96% of peers
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1 Specialties
- Gastroenterology
2 Board Certifications
- GastroenterologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
70 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anemia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Benign Tumor
- Blood Disorders
- Cancer
- Celiac Disease
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cirrhosis
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Dehydration
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dysentery
- Dysphagia
- Enteritis
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Esophageal Ulcer
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagitis
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
- Gastroparesis
- Giardiasis
- Heartburn
- Hemochromatosis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis B - Immune Response
- Hepatitis C
- Hernia
- Ileus
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Ischemia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Malnutrition
- Megacolon
- Nausea
- Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Non-Neonatal Jaundice
- Pancreatitis
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Stomach Diseases
- Stomal Ulcer
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Viral Hepatitis
- Vomiting Disorders
Less
5 Procedures
- Anoscopy
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Liver Biopsy
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- University Of Rochester School Of Medicine and DentistryMedical School | Graduated 1980
- University Kansas Med CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 1981
- University Kansas Med CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1984
- Yale New Haven Med CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 1985
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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