Gastroenterology

Digestive Health Institute

Joseph S. Cody, MD

North Tampa

Epperson | WaterGrass

  • Accepting new patients
About Joseph S. Cody, MD

Dr. Cody graduated from the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL in 1995 with Bachelor of Science in Biology. He went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine at USF’s Morsani College of Medicine in 1999 and then completed six years of post graduate training in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Dr. Cody served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine in 1998.  After completing his fellowship training, he spent two years acquiring further advanced endoscopic skills and serving as a staff gastroenterologist for Tufts University in Medford, MA. He then relocated back to Florida and has been practicing in Tampa Bay for over 17 years.

Dr. Cody’s special interests include advanced endoscopy, diseases of the pancreas and biliary tree, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Dr. Cody was born in raised in New England, but has been calling Florida home since 1993.  He enjoys the outdoors, whether hiking, camping or fishing. He loves spending time with his daughters, and his grand-daughter.  When not working on his house, he is an avid reader, and an amateur musician.

Board Certifications
  • American Board of Internal Medicine • Gastroenterology
Medical Education
  • USF Morsani College of Medicine
    Tampa, FL
    Doctor of Medicine
  • University of South Florida
    Tampa, FL
    Bachelor of Science in Biology
Professional Activities

American Gastroenterology Association
American College of Gastroenterology
American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Florida Medical Association and Florida Gastroenterological Society

Hospital Memberships

AdventHealth Tampa
Bay Area Physicians Surgery Center
Wiregrass Ranch Ambulatory Surgery Center – N. Tampa

Scope of Service

ERCPs
Pancreatic Biliary Disease
Interventional Endoscopy
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Endoscopic Ultrasounds

Physician Team

North Tampa 14547 Bruce B Downs Blvd Tampa, Florida 33613  Suite A

North Tampa

14547 Bruce B Downs Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33613

Suite A


P: (813) 972-2324
F: (813) 355-5999
Provider Hours
  • Monday: 8am - 5pm
  • Tuesday: 8am - 5pm
  • Wednesday: 8am - 5pm
  • Thursday: 8am - 5pm
  • Friday: 8am - 5pm

Epperson | WaterGrass 7760 Curley Road Wesley Chapel, FL 33545  Suite 204

Epperson | WaterGrass

7760 Curley Road
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

Suite 204


P: (813) 972-2324
F: (813) 972-2324
Provider Hours
  • Monday: 8am - 5pm
  • Tuesday: 8am - 5pm
  • Wednesday: 8am - 5pm
  • Thursday: 8am - 5pm
  • Friday: 8am - 5pm

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health participates with most major carriers. Please consult your insurance carrier prior to your appointment to verify our participation status with your insurance plan. This list is subject to change and is not all-inclusive.

Aetna
  • Aetna HMO
  • Aetna Medicare HMO
  • Aetna Medicare PPO
  • Aetna PPO
Align Senior Care Medicare Advantage SNP
AvMed
  • AvMed HMO
  • AvMed PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield aka: Florida Blue
  • BC Advantage 65
  • BCBS HMO
  • BCBS Medicare HMO
  • BCBS Medicare PPO
  • BCBS PPO (Includes EPO, PPC, BlueOptions, Blue Select)
CarePlus
  • CarePlus Medicare HMO
Cigna (Includes Great West)
  • Baycare Exclusive Network
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna PPO
Coventry
  • Coventry HMO
  • Coventry Medicare HMO
  • Coventry Medicare PPO
  • Coventry PPO
Evolutions
Freedom Health Medicare Advantage Plan HMO
Health First Health Plans
Humana
  • Humana HMO
  • Humana Medicare HMO (including Gold Plus HMO)
  • Humana Medicare PPO (Includes Choice PPO/PFFS)
  • Humana PPO
Longevity Health Plan
Medicare
Multiplan (Includes Multiplan, Beechstreet/ PHCS)
Optimum Healthcare Medicare Advantage HMO
Railroad Medicare
Simply
  • Simply Medicare Advantage Plan-HMO
Tricare
  • Tricare East
  • Tricare East HMO (Prime)
United Health Care
  • United Healthcare AARP Medicare Complete HMO
  • United Healthcare AARP Medicare Complete PPO
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete HMO
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete PPO
  • United Healthcare HMO
  • United Healthcare PPO
Wellcare by Allwell (Medicare Advantage HMO Plan)
WellMed
  • Wellmed- UnitedHealthcare Medicare

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What is the Difference Between EGD and Endoscopy?

Joseph S. Cody, MD

When it comes to medical diagnostics, two standard procedures that are often used are EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) and Endoscopy. These procedures allow doctors to examine the digestive system and diagnose various conditions. Both EGD and Endoscopy serve similar purposes, but there are key distinctions between the two. What is an EGD Procedure Like? EGD, also known […]

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Testimonials

This was my first time meeting Dr Joseph Cody & yes he was nice & kind & he may have thought I was a little crazy because I told him he looked like my brother LOL he laughed that was nice of him. Thank you for making me feel comfortable during the procedure .The stuff at Brandon Surgery Center was awesome they treat you with respect & treat you very nice second best place I have went to to have my procedure done 5 stars ⭐️ for me Thank you to stuff from Brandon Surgery Center & DR Joseph Cody....
Joan P. - Brandon

"I felt I was in the best hands possible"

Dr. Cody is a fantastic physician and person. I've visited him many times over the last several years and he has always been professional, courteous and caring. During my procedure, I felt I was in the best hands possible and I would highly recommend Dr. Cody to anyone. Sincerely, Jason L. - Westchase, Florida.
Jason L.

"Great listener"

Great listener and always tries to find the issue.
Cindy

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