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Dr. Kinesh Changela, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Government Medical College, Bhavnagar

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

4800 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256

(516) 582-8772

Dr. Kinesh Changela, MD is a gastroenterologist in Jacksonville, FL specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Government Medical College, Bhavnagar. Dr. Kinesh Changela, MD is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Baptist Health, Baptist Medical Center South, Wolfson Children's Hospital, Ascension, Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital, Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital and BORLAND GROOVER CLINIC, PA.

Office Locations

Address:

4800 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256

Address:

836 Prudential Drive Suite 801
Jacksonville, FL 32207

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	28
gastrointestinal procedures	67
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73
minimally invasive procedures	67
preventive care	9
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	50
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	15
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	48
Dementia	20
Cancer	18

anastomosis	13
aspiration	45
balloon dilation	11
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	217
doctor visit	131
esophageal dilation	11
foreign body removal	31
gastrointestinal procedures	528
hospital care	324
image guided procedures	45
inpatient care	324
minimally invasive procedures	528
minor procedures	45
preventive care	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	235
stent placement (stenting)	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	106

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	111
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	58
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	46
Dementia	24
Cancer	23

anastomosis	20
aspiration	63
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	238
doctor visit	184
foreign body removal	11
gastrointestinal procedures	579
hospital care	288
image guided procedures	63
inpatient care	288
minimally invasive procedures	579
minor procedures	63
preventive care	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	257
stent placement (stenting)	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	137

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	121
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	62
Less than 65	87

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	47
Dementia	22
Cancer	26

anastomosis	11
aspiration	159
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	612
doctor visit	299
foreign body removal	55
gastrointestinal procedures	1404
hospital care	692
image guided procedures	159
inpatient care	692
minimally invasive procedures	1404
minor procedures	159
preventive care	69
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	675
stent placement (stenting)	108
ultrasound (sonogram)	367

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kinesh Changela, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kinesh Changela, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Jacksonville, FL were inpatient care, hospital care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

anastomosis	14
aspiration	89
balloon dilation	11
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	280
doctor visit	161
esophageal dilation	11
foreign body removal	32
gastrointestinal procedures	236
hospital care	344
image guided procedures	89
inpatient care	344
minimally invasive procedures	236
minor procedures	89
preventive care	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	305
stent placement (stenting)	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	157

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kinesh Changela, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	78
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	33
85 and over	12
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	45

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kinesh Changela, MD From 2018 - 2021

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

Hypertension	20
High Cholesterol	19
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	6
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Kinesh Changela, MD graduated from Government Medical College, Bhavnagar. He completed residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. He is certified by the The American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology The American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Government Medical College, Bhavnagar

Residency: The Brooklyn Hospital Center

Board Certification: The American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology The American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kinesh Changela, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

Baptist Health

Baptist Medical Center South

Wolfson Children's Hospital

Ascension

Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital

Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital

BORLAND GROOVER CLINIC, PA

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,088 ORISE $201	GENERAL - THERAPIES $193	ACQUIRE $170	EXALT Model D $110	ORCAPOD $109	Other $306
AbbVie Inc.	$788 Skyrizi $276	Creon $188	Mavyret $125	LINZESS $110	Humira $47	Other $43
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$344 STELARA $289	SIMPONI $56
AbbVie, Inc.	$302 Mavyret $169	Creon $86	Humira $47
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$276 Olympus Hemostasis Devices $180	Olympus Endoscopic Ultrasound Scopes $96
Other	$2,191 Ocaliva $204	ZEPATIER $155	DUPIXENT $153	ORBERA Intragastric Balloon System $145	ZEPOSIA $138	Other $1,395

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,713
Travel and Lodging	$205
Education	$72

Biography

Dr. Kinesh Changela's area of specialization is adult gastroenterology. His clinical interests encompass gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). Before performing his residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Dr. Changela attended Government Medical College, Bhavnagar for medical school. In addition to English, Dr. Changela (or staff) speaks Hindi. His professional affiliations include Ascension and Wolfson Children's Hospital.