Gastroenterology
Charles Frankel, M.D.
IM Gastroenterology
Dr. Charles Frankel is an experienced gastroenterologist in Santa Monica with a 43-year clinical career focused on comprehensive gastrointestinal care. He demonstrates particular expertise in pancreatic disease and esophageal disorders, treating a wide spectrum of conditions including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), inflammatory bowel disease manifestations, gastrointestinal bleeding, familial adenomatous polyposis, colorectal polyps, and motility disorders such as dysphagia and gastropt
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- General Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine
- IM/Gastroenterology - American Board of Internal Medicine
Education & Training
- UCLA David Geffen School of Medical School — M.D., 1983
- UCLA Medical Center — Internship, Internal Medicine, 1984
- UCLA Medical Center — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1983-1986
- UCLA Medical Center — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1986-1989
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
2022-2025 (4 years)
- SuperDoctors.com — Super Doctor
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Recipient- Stafford L. Warren Medal, University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Providence Saint John's Health Center
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Languages
English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish
Experience
40+ years in practice