As a hepatologist in Scottsdale, Dr. Rakela cares for the liver and related structures, including the gall bladder, pancreas, and bile ducts.
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Yes, Dr. Jorge L. Rakela is accepting new patients at this office.
13400 E Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
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Yes, Dr. Jorge L. Rakela is accepting new patients at this office.
200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905-0001
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Yes, Dr. Jorge L. Rakela is accepting new patients at this office.
13400 E Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85259-5404
Dr. Jorge Rakela graduated from Other.
Dr. Rakela has three offices in Arizona and Minnesota where he specializes in Hepatology, Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
Dr. Rakela works with one thousand doctors including Dr. Michael Leise and Dr. David Plevak.
As a hepatologist in Scottsdale, Dr. Rakela is trained to treat patients suffering from diseases and conditions of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and related structures. Dr. Rakela may treat a range of diseases, including pancreatitis, cirrhosis, hepatitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, and some types of cancer. Hepatologists may focus on preventive care, helping patients make better lifestyle choices to reduce the likelihood of contracting a liver condition.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Rakela specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Rakela can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe liver problems could be referred to a hepatologist for additional medical tests or treatments.
As a gastroenterologist, Dr. Rakela diagnoses and treats individuals struggling with problems of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, commonly known as the digestive system. Treating conditions such as Crohn's disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease, Dr. Rakela is additionally well versed in the effects of diet & nutrition, and their relationship with your general well-being.
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Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Rakela, but only those who participate in Medicare.