Gastroenterologists Accepting First Health in La Jolla, CA
7 verified gastroenterologists in La Jolla, California accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Colorectal Cancer Screening, Pancreaticobiliary, and Transplant Hepatology. Common hospital affiliations include University of Michigan Health, UC San Diego Medical Center - Hillcrest, and Scripps Green Hospital.
John Carethers, M.D.
Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences, UC San Diego
Gastroenterology
La Jolla, CA30+ years493+ pubs
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Walter Coyle, M.D.
Gastroenterology
La Jolla, CA30+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
Paul Pockros, M.D.
Gastroenterology
La Jolla, CA15+ years
Transplant HepatologyHepatology (GI)
Edward Paredez, M.D.
Chief of Gastroenterology, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Gastroenterology
La Jolla, CA20+ years
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gauree Konijeti, MD, MPH
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine; Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program
Gastroenterology
La Jolla, CA15+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Quan Nhu, M.D., PH.D.
Assistant Professor of Molecular Medicine, Scripps Research; Gastroenterologist, Scripps Clinic
Gastroenterology
La Jolla, CA10+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Matthew Skinner, M.D.
Gastroenterology
La Jolla, CA10+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these gastroenterologists accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these gastroenterologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a gastroenterologist that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Colorectal Cancer Screening, Pancreaticobiliary, and Transplant Hepatology. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these gastroenterologists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.