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Dr. Joseph Lawrence Frenkel M.D., Colon and Rectal Surgeon
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Dr. Joseph Lawrence Frenkel M.D.

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

4/5(39)
5818 HARBOUR VIEW BLVD SUFFOLK VA, 23435
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Dr. Joseph Frenkel is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Wynnewood, PA. Dr. Frenkel specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Frenkel often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

Board Certification

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS- 2009

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- 2008

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Colonoscopy

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow Associate American College of Surgeons American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons 

Dr. Joseph Lawrence Frenkel M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 100 E Lancaster Ave Suite 330 Lankenau Mob West

100 E Lancaster Ave Suite 330 Lankenau M -
Wynnewood, PA 19096
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5818 HARBOUR VIEW BLVD -
SUFFOLK, VA 23435
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New patients: 757-483-3030
Fax: 757-484-7239

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Dr. Joseph Lawrence Frenkel M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 39 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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