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Dr. Joanna Lopez, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Dartmouth Medical School (2011)

Professional interests include: anal fistula, gastrointestinal bleeding, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and more.

7500 Sw 87th Avenue Suite 200
Miami, FL 33173

(305) 913-0666

Dr. Joanna Lopez, MD is a gastroenterologist in Miami, FL specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from Dartmouth Medical School in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Joanna Lopez, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health, Gastro Health and GASTRO HEALTH, LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

7500 Sw 87th Avenue Suite 200
Miami, FL 33173

Address:

9408 Southwest 87th Avenue Suite 200
Miami, FL 33176

Some issues Dr. Joanna Lopez, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Nutrition Counseling

Food is one of the most basic resources the human body uses for growth and energy, tied intricately to well-being. Not only can diet affect health, but certain conditions can affect how the body processes food. Nutrition is the study of this complex interaction, and when patients seek the advice of an expert to help them manage food in their life, it is called nutrition counseling.

At the most basic level, nutrition counseling can be simply a talk with a family physician. Doctors receive training in nutrition as part of their education, and they are generally qualified to make recommendations about diet for their patients. Some doctors take a professional interest in nutrition and become experts by taking extra classes or studying nutrition in their practice. In general, however, complex nutrition guidance will be referred to a nutrition specialist, generally a dietitian.

Registered dietitians are nutrition experts that have passed specific higher education, accreditation, and internship requirements. They may work in hospitals, nursing facilities, or private practices to provide nutrition therapy and advise patients about their health and diet. Like dietitians, nutritionists also work to counsel patients about food and health. Some nutritionists have degrees in nutrition or food science, but the title 'nutritionist' is not protected by law. In the United States, anyone is allowed to call themselves a nutritionist, regardless of their education level.

Nutrition counseling can be useful for anyone who is looking to get to a healthy weight, manage a chronic illness through diet, or simply lead a healthier lifestyle. Some examples of issues that benefit from nutrition counseling include:

Obesity
Eating disorders
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Food allergies
Kidney disease
Digestive disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome
Cancer
Pregnancy or lactation
Participation in competitive sports

During a nutrition counseling appointment, the provider -- doctor, nutritionist, or dietitian -- typically will look over a the patient's medical history and talk to them about their current diet, their goals, what kinds of food they like, and any problems that they are currently struggling with in their health or diet. Then the specialist will help the patient set food goals and create a customized plan to help them meet their nutritional needs. Nutrition specialists may also offer classes, workshops, cooking demonstrations, and more. Their role is not to lecture the patient about what one should be eating, but to offer education and resources to make eating healthy foods easier.

diagnostic procedures	8
doctor visit	23
gastrointestinal procedures	7
hospital care	95
inpatient care	95
minimally invasive procedures	5
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	8

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	22
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	46
Dementia	29
Cancer	17

blood draw	30
diagnostic procedures	87
doctor visit	155
gastrointestinal procedures	98
hospital care	297
inpatient care	297
minimally invasive procedures	96
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	87

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	136
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	61
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	41
Dementia	35
Cancer	17

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	18
blood draw	18
chemotherapy	18
diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	116
gastrointestinal procedures	52
hospital care	194
inpatient care	194
minimally invasive procedures	83
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	53

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	104
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	35
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	44
Dementia	28
Cancer	20

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	22
blood draw	19
chemotherapy	22
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	143
gastrointestinal procedures	62
hospital care	190
inpatient care	190
minimally invasive procedures	83
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	52

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	90
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	46
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Dementia	25
Cancer	17

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	37
blood draw	58
chemotherapy	37
diagnostic procedures	136
doctor visit	291
gastrointestinal procedures	135
hospital care	208
inpatient care	208
minimally invasive procedures	171
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	136

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanna Lopez, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joanna Lopez, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Miami, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	25
blood draw	31
chemotherapy	25
diagnostic procedures	67
doctor visit	146
gastrointestinal procedures	71
hospital care	196
inpatient care	196
minimally invasive procedures	89
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	67

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Lopez, MD.

**Gender**
Female	55
Male	30

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	34
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	38
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	16
75 to 84	28
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	28

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanna Lopez, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joanna Lopez, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Joanna Lopez, MD graduated from Dartmouth Medical School in 2011. She completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is certified by the Gastroenterology Internal Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Dartmouth Medical School (2011)

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (2014)

Board Certification: Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joanna Lopez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health

Gastro Health

GASTRO HEALTH, LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joanna Lopez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$61,914 Skyrizi $28,158	Rinvoq $17,123	Humira $13,147	LINZESS $58	$3,427
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC	$55,234 STELARA $55,234
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$44,991 STELARA $44,980	SIMPONI $12
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$44,548 ENTYVIO $43,118	MOTEGRITY $10	$1,420
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$35,766 ZEPOSIA $35,766
Other	$14,709 REBYOTA $4,650	XELJANZ $4,004	AVSOLA $2,423	Monoferric $1,500	Humira $368	Other $1,764

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$215,890
Consulting Fee	$15,112
Travel and Lodging	$14,391
Food and Beverage	$10,069
Honoraria	$1,500
Other	$198

Biography

Dr. Joanna Lopez's specialty is adult gastroenterology. Dr. Lopez is conversant in Spanish. Areas of expertise for Dr. Lopez include indigestion, polyps, and nutrition counseling. She is affiliated with South Miami Hospital, Baptist Hospital of Miami, and Doctors Hospital. Dr. Lopez graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and then she performed her residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She has received the following distinctions: Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, NH; Ohiyesa Fellowship, Ohiyesa Foundation, Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, NH; and College of Arts and Sciences Award. University of Miami, Miami, FL.