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Gastroenterologists in San Diego, CA

Gastroenterologists specialise in the digestive system: stomach, intestines, liver and pancreas. Below are 30 gastroenterologists with a practice in San Diego, California, from the federal NPI Registry, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Gastroenterologists in San Diego

  1. Joseph Traube, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92121
  2. Hyun S. Kim, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92123
  3. Ulrika B. Schumacher, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92120
  4. Tommy Y. Yen, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92103
  5. Veeral H. Ajmera, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92103
  6. Jesus Rivera-Nieves, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92103
  7. Matthew E. Sitzer, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92120
  8. Hongfei Fang, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92123
  9. Sterling M. Dubin, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92103
  10. Andrew M. Su, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92123
  11. Nghia H. Nguyen Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92103
  12. Michael A. Chang, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92103
  13. Alissa G. Speziale, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92123
  14. Jose Antonio N. Almario, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92123
  15. Vijayalakshmi S. Pratha, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92103
  16. David C. Kunkel, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92103
  17. Donald C. Lipkis, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92120
  18. Sajiv Chandradas, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92103
  19. John D. Ponsiglione, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92103
  20. Matthew Tsai, MD, PHD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92103
  21. Steven D. Ma, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92123
  22. Daryl Fick, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92134
  23. Nedret Copur, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92103
  24. Richard J. Snyder, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92123
  25. Kay Chen Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92161
  26. Andres C. Gottfried Blackmore, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92103
  27. Tuan Nguyen, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92105
  28. Chiara Maruggi Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92130
  29. Neeraj Mangla, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92103
  30. Erin J. Song, MD Gastroenterology San Diego, CA 92131

Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.

When to see a gastroenterologist

Common reasons

  • Heartburn and reflux
  • IBS, bloating and changes in bowel habits
  • Abdominal pain
  • Colon cancer screening
  • Liver concerns

Signs it may be time

  • Digestive symptoms keep coming back
  • You are due for colon cancer screening
  • Your primary care doctor referred you
  • You notice blood in your stool or unexplained weight loss (book promptly)

How to get the most from your gastroenterologist visit

1

Before: what to bring

  • A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
  • Your insurance card and photo ID
  • Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
  • A food and symptom diary from the last two to four weeks
2

During: questions to ask

  • What could be causing my symptoms?
  • Do I need a scope or other tests, and how do I prepare?
  • Which foods or habits should I track?
  • Which symptoms mean I should call sooner?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • What you ate and when symptoms started
  • Bowel changes, bloating and pain, in your own words
  • Stress and sleep, which often move with gut symptoms

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

Digestive problems are about patterns: which meals, which days, how long. A symptom diary kept for a few weeks is often the single most useful thing you can bring back to your gastroenterologist. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next gastroenterologist appointment in San Diego with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

  • Log symptoms and side effects by talking
  • Answers that name their source
  • One-page visit summary PDF
  • Health records stay on your iPhone
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Questions

How do I find a gastroenterologist in San Diego?

This page lists 30 gastroenterologists with a practice in San Diego, California (ZIP codes 92103, 92105, 92120, 92121, 92123, 92130 and more), from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.

Do I need a referral to see a gastroenterologist in San Diego?

It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.

What should I bring to my first gastroenterologist appointment?

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; A food and symptom diary from the last two to four weeks.

When should I start colon cancer screening?

US guidelines generally recommend starting at 45 for people at average risk, earlier with a family history. Ask your doctor what fits you.

Should I keep a food diary before my appointment?

Yes, if you can. Two to four weeks of meals and symptoms helps your doctor see patterns quickly.

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