Quick Facts:
- Virtual Telemedicine Visits Available, Call For Details
- Board Certified Gastroenterologist
- Currently Accepting New Patients
- Most Insurance Plans Accepted
- Performs Colonoscopies
Ben Kurz, M.D. Practices at the Following Locations
Baton Rouge, LA – Perkins Rd | 6615 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 | (225) 927-1190 | Book an appointment at this location |
About Ben Kurz, M.D.
Dr. Ben Kurz is a board-eligible gastroenterologist with Texas Digestive Disease Consultants. He performs routine GI procedures such as upper endoscopy and colonoscopy in the diagnosis, screening, and surveillance of gastrointestinal diseases and cancers. Clinical interests range widely from common GI disorders such as reflux disease and screening families for colon cancer to more specific diseases such as chronic viral hepatitis C, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Procedural interests include lower endoscopic mucosal resection, a minimally invasive technique that removes advanced polyps before evolving into cancer. Dr. Kurz is native to Baton Rouge, LA and graduated from Episcopal High School. His practice is accepting new patients.
Education:
Undergrad: Louisiana State University, cum laude
Medical School: LSUHSC School of Medicine Louisiana in New Orleans, LA
Residency: LSUHSC Baton Rouge, Internal Medicine Residency
Fellowship: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) in Shreveport, LA
Memberships / Affiliations:
American Gastroenterological Association
American Society for Gastroenterology
American College of Gastroenterology
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
Louisiana State Medical Society
Hospital Affiliations:
OLOL, BRG, Woman’s Hospital, LSU Health, Promise LTAC;
Conditions and Procedures for Ben Kurz, M.D.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
GERD – Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
H. Pylori – Helicobacter Pylori
IBD – Inflammatory Bowel Disease