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Gastroenterologists Accepting HealthSmart in San Diego, CA

13 verified gastroenterologists in San Diego, California accept HealthSmart. Profiles cover focus areas including Motility & Functional GI, Eosinophilic GI Disorders, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Common hospital affiliations include UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Medical Center, UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, and UC San Diego Health.

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
Veeral Ajmera

Veeral Ajmera, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine; Medical Director of Liver Transplantation, University of California, San Diego

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA15+ years
Transplant HepatologyHepatology (GI)
David Kunkel

David Kunkel, M.D.

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA15+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Sterling Dubin

Sterling Dubin, M.D.

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA10+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
Shravan Dave

Shravan Dave, MD

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA10+ years
Transplant Hepatology
Monica Tincopa

Monica Tincopa, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, UC San Diego Health

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA15+ years
Transplant HepatologyClinical 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
Jesus Rivera-Nieves

Jesus Rivera-Nieves, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, UC San Diego School of Medicine; Member, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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 HealthSmart?
Each profile on this page lists HealthSmart among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What HealthSmart 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 HealthSmart plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a gastroenterologist that takes HealthSmart?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Motility & Functional GI, Eosinophilic GI Disorders, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Then verify the specific HealthSmart 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.