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Gastroenterologists Accepting First Health in San Diego, CA

13 verified gastroenterologists in San Diego, California accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Advanced Endoscopy, Pancreaticobiliary, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Common hospital affiliations include Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health, UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Medical Center, and UC San Diego Health.

Thomas Savides

Thomas Savides, M.D.

Distinguished Professor of Clinical Medicine; Chief Experience Officer; Interim Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, University of California San Diego

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA30+ years
Advanced EndoscopyPancreaticobiliary
William Sandborn

William Sandborn, M.D.

Professor of Medicine; Chief, Division of Gastroenterology; Vice Chair, Clinical Operations, Department of Medicine; Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, UC San Diego Health

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Rena Yadlapati

Rena Yadlapati, M.D.

Professor of Medicine; Medical Director, Center for Esophageal Diseases; Director, GI Motility Lab

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA15+ years
Motility & Functional GIEosinophilic GI Disorders
Brigid Boland

Brigid Boland, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine; IBD Specialist

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA15+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Shailja Shah

Shailja Shah, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA10+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
John Chang

John Chang, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA20+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
David Kunkel

David Kunkel, M.D.

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA15+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Shravan Dave

Shravan Dave, MD

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA10+ years
Transplant Hepatology
Yuko Kono

Yuko Kono, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA30+ years
Clinical Hepatology
Andrew Cummins

Andrew Cummins, M.D.

Section Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Scripps Mercy Hospital

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA15+ years
Advanced Endoscopy
Roderick Rapier

Roderick Rapier, MD

Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA30+ years
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Tuan Nguyen

Tuan Nguyen, MD

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Leybelis Padilla

Leybelis Padilla, MD

Director of IBD at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, she specializes in managing conditions such as Crohn'

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA15+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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 Advanced Endoscopy, Pancreaticobiliary, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. 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.