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Gastroenterologist
5065 State Road 7
Suite 201
Lake Worth, FL
Top reviews
Fast check in, called into back almost immediately and Dr Rene came in soon after that. Nurses pleasant and of course so is Dr Rene...always
Very professional. Great Dr. Can't say enough great things about Dr. Usta and his staff.
Y. Joseph Usta, MD, was born in Iowa City, Iowa, and raised in Aramco, on an American compound in Dhahran Saudi Arabia. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona in Molecular and Cellular Biology prior to graduating from medical school at the American University of Beirut. He completed a year of pancreatic cell transplant research at Emory University in Atlanta GA, before relocating to Phoenix, Arizona where he completed his Internal Medicine training at St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center. He then went on to complete his Fellowship in Gastroenterolgy and Hepatology at the University of Arizona - Banner Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. Over the years, Dr. Usta served as an Assistant Professor for both the University of Arizona and Creighton Medical School.
He was recognized by the American College of Physicians (ACP) as a "Rising Star". He presented an abstract to the 2015 American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) Annual Scientific Meeting, on his clinical research on the association between Barrett's Esophagus and Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam Veterans. He was selected as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine and again selected to be Chief Fellow in Gastroenterology during his training career.
Presently, Dr. Usta gives lectures to medical students and residents at Wellington Reginal Medical Center. He plans to become more involved in the Palm Beach County Medical Society. He is currently taking online courses at Standford University on quantum physics for fun.
Dr. Usta is trained in all general GI procedures including Upper Endoscopy (EGD), Colonoscopy, and Capsule Endoscopy. He has a specific interest in esophageal disorders including, Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD), swallowing difficulties (Dysphagia), and Barrett’s Esophagus. He is interested in studying Esophageal Acidity (pH) and Esophageal Pressures (Manometry). He also has extensive training in liver diseases (Hepatology) and is very comfortable taking care complex liver diseases including and not limited to hepatitis, cirrhosis, and fatty liver.
Professional & Teaching Experiences
Research & Publications
Hobbies
Dr. Usta has a young daughter named Lana and a fluffy white dog named Juice. He enjoys working out at Orange Theory fitness, fishing, kayaking, and any activity that includes the beach.
Colonoscopy
Polyps
Upper Endoscopy
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Abdominal Pain
Crohn's Disease
Acid Reflux Treatment
Diarrhea
Constipation
Heartburn
Vomiting
Colorectal Cancer
Infectious Hepatitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Location
Eisenman & Eisenman, M.D., Advanced Gastro Consultants
5065 State Road 7
Suite 201
Lake Worth, FL, 33449
More About Dr. Yousef Usta, MD
Practice
Eisenman & Eisenman, M.D., Advanced Gastro Consultants
Specialties
NPI Number
1962630962
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Fast check in, called into back almost immediately and Dr Rene came in soon after that. Nurses pleasant and of course so is Dr Rene...always
Very professional. Great Dr. Can't say enough great things about Dr. Usta and his staff.
Short wait, clean office, Dr. was very personable and clear with his game plan.
As uncomfortable as the general area they answered all my questions and concerns. She was genuinely and absolutely caring. Made me feel like a person not just a number.
Dr was quick and to the point
Hugely impressed me office people were amazing, efficient, proactive, professional. The Dr. was knowledgeable and efficient didn't feel rushed. It was the way a drs. Appt is suppose to be and didn't have to wait.
Had a little wait time but don’t mind waiting to see Dr. Rene she is the best my favorite doctor very personable n explains everything
Thank you so much.
From reception to check out, service was fantastic. Dr. Rene is thorough and informative.
From the welcome at the reception desk to the visit with the doctor everyone was so friendly and courteous.
Experience was wonder. Doctor explained everything and was nice Nd staff were welcoming
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