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  • Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 41 years of experience
  • Insite Digestive Health Care 26357 McBean Pkwy Ste 200, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
  • (661) 284-6217

Brief Intro

Richard Kuritzkes, MD, received his undergraduate degree from Yale University and his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. His residency and fellowship were completed at UCLA Medical Center. He is affiliated with numerous medical societies,including the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American Medical Association and the Los Angeles County Medical Association. Dr. Kuritzkes is committed to excellence in comprehensive health care for men and women, in a partnership that honors patient individuality and dignity. His approach involves understanding the patients health care needs and implementing state-of-the-art techniques and compassionate care. Dr. Kuritzkes speaks French. Dr. Kuritzkes is a member of the Providence Holy Cross and Providence Saint Joseph Medical Staffs providing care in gastroenterology and liver disease.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Ucla Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

New York University School Of Medicine - 1984

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Digestive Health Consultants
  • 26357 McBean Pkwy Ste 200, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
  • Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Anal Fissure
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Gastritis and Duodenitis
  • Gastric Cancer
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Constipation
  • Diverticulitis
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease
  • Ischemic Bowel Disease
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
  • Infectious Liver Disease
  • Acute Pancreatitis
  • Rectal, Abdomen, Small Intestines, or Colon Cancer
  • Cirrhosis
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Procedures Performed

  • Esophageal Dilatation
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Proctosigmoidoscopy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Providence Health Plans
  • Humana
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • GEHA
  • Medicare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Tricare
  • WPS Health Plan
  • AARP
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CareMore
  • Aetna
  • Wellcare
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