Gastroenterology
David Kunkel, M.D.
San Diego, CA
David C. Kunkel, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist at UC San Diego Health, specializing in gastrointestinal motility disorders. He diagnoses and treats conditions including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), swallowing disorders, gastroparesis, bloating and overgrowth syndromes, diarrhea, fecal incontinence, constipation, esophageal disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, bowel incontinence, encopresis, achalasia, chronic idiopathic constipation, esophagitis, and Barrett's esophagus.
17+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2011-2014
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2008-2011
- University of New Mexico School of Medicine — M.D., 2008
- National Institutes of Health — Research Fellowship, 1 year
Peer Recognition
- American Gastroenterological Association — Fellow
- American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society — Clinical Training Award in Motility
2013
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Motility & Functional GI
Conditions & Treatments
Dysphagia & Swallowing DisordersGI Motility DisordersGERD
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UC San Diego Health
- UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Medical Center
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience
17+ years in practice