Gastroenterology
Gaurav Syal, M.D.
Associate Clinical Professor, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, UCLA Health
Dr. Gaurav Syal is a board-certified gastroenterologist with 15-18 years of clinical experience and specialized expertise in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. His clinical focus encompasses the management of complex IBD cases and inflammatory pouch disorders, particularly pouchitis and other ileal pouch complications. At UCLA Health, he serves as Associate Clinical Professor and is developing an integrated IBD surgery program in collaboration wi
18+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) — M.D., 2008
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2010-2013
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2013-2016
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — Advanced Fellowship, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, 2016-2017
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — Master's in Health Delivery Science (MSHS), earned during clinical faculty tenure
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UCLA Medical Center
- UC San Diego Health
Languages
English[6], Hindi[5], Punjabi[5]
Experience
18+ years in practice