Best Digestive System Doctors In San Diego Near Me

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Thank you for choosing San Diego Gastroenterology (SDG). The physicians of SDG have over sixty years of combined experience, building strong relationships between patients, doctors and staff. The practice offers comprehensive, state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment services for a variety of gastroenterological disorders as well as for diseases of the liver and pancreas.


Our gastroenterology practice is comprised of doctors, nurses and support staff who are specially trained in the diagnoses and treatment of disorders affecting the esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, liver, and pancreas. We have extensive experience in the treatment of acid reflux, inflammatory bowel disease, (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease), ulcer disease, intestinal cancers, colon polyps, and liver disease.


Our goal at SDG is to provide high quality preventive care to our patients and to treat their acute and chronic illnesses. We evaluate new problems, care for chronic diseases, advise you on preventive care such as screening tests. We also coordinate our patients’ care with other specialists when needed, including medical subspecialties and surgery. We are committed to caring for you as a person to make sure you always get the best health care possible.

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We strive to grow as a nationally recognized center for compassionate, comprehensive and innovative care for patients with gastrointestinal and liver diseases. We seek new treatments through research and we educate physicians and scientists on how best to approach the care of patients with these diseases.. Read more...


2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report ranks UC San Diego Health #1 in San Diego and #5 in California placing it among the nation's best hospitals. Gastroenterology & GI Surgery was ranked #11 nationally.

US News and World Report today ranked UCSD Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology #1 in the World out of 1,748 universities as the "Best Global University for Gastroenterology and Hepatology." This ranking is based on total publications, highly cited publications, and research reputation. It is a measure of research volume and impact.

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Read our latest and past UC San Diego Gastroenterology Newsletters and see what's happening within the division.

Amir Zarrinpar, MD, PhD received a grant from the Prevent Cancer Foundation to investigate the microbiome of cancers as a possible blood-based biomarker for detection of liver hepatocellular carcinoma at an earlier stage.