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Dr. Penny Turtel, MD

Dr. Penny Turtel, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Penny Turtel, MD is a gastroenterologist in Oakhurst, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Turtel has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. She graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES in 1986. She is affiliated with medical facilities Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

1907 State Route 35 Ste 1 Oakhurst, NJ 07755
Telehealth available

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Dr. Turtel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Turtel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Turtel

4.5

12 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
83%
83%
4 Star
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3 Star
8%
8%
2 Star
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1 Star
8%
8%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 15, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Oct 03, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mihaela – Jul 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Randi Sternberg in Allenhurst – Jan 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
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Patricia LaRaia in Brick, NJ – Jan 04, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Penny Turtel, MD is a gastroenterologist in Oakhurst, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Turtel has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. She graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY...read more
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Cornell University / New York State Statutory Colleges

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Turtel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Shore Gastroenterology Associates PC1907 State Route 35 Ste 1 Oakhurst, NJ 07755
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    Practice

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    Practice

    Monmouth Medical Center Long Branch Campus300 2nd Ave Long Branch, NJ 07740
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Jersey Shore University Medical Center

      1945 State Route 33
      Neptune, NJ 07753
      Recipient of 47
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      79%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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    • Monmouth Medical Center

      300 2nd Ave
      Long Branch, NJ 07740
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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