Gastroenterology

Jason Samarasena, M.D.

Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Director, Advanced Endoscopic Imaging

Orange, CA

Jason B. Samarasena, M.D., is an interventional gastroenterologist specializing in advanced endoscopic procedures for digestive disorders at UCI Health in Orange, California. He focuses on treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett’s esophagus, pancreatic cysts, biliary tract disorders, gastric intestinal metaplasia, colorectal cancer, esophageal cancer, and pancreatic diseases. As Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Director of Advanced Endoscopic Imaging

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Gastroenterology (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: Memorial University of Newfoundland (MD, 2005)
Residency: University of California, Irvine (Internal Medicine, 2005-2008)
Fellowship: University of California, Irvine (Gastroenterology, 2008-2011)
Fellowship: University of California, Irvine (Interventional Endoscopy)
Graduate Education: UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business (Executive MBA)

Years in Practice

21+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Orange County Medical Association — Physician of Excellence
2020-2025 (6 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Hepatology (GI)

Conditions & Treatments

Bile Duct DisordersHepatitis CHepatitis BHepatologyViral HepatitisCirrhosis & Liver DiseaseFatty Liver DiseaseLiver CancerLiver Disease

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-orange
UCI Health

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Samarasena treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Samarasena accept Aetna insurance?

Jason Samarasena's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 7 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Samarasena practice?

Jason Samarasena practices in Orange, CA with hospital affiliations including Uci Health-orange and UCI Health.

What does Dr. Samarasena specialize in?

Jason Samarasena is a board-certified gastroenterology specialist with focus areas in Hepatology (GI).

How long has Dr. Samarasena been practicing?

Jason Samarasena has 21+ years of clinical experience in gastroenterology.

What is Dr. Samarasena's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Memorial University of Newfoundland (MD, 2005); Residency: University of California, Irvine (Internal Medicine, 2005-2008); Fellowship: University of California, Irvine (Gastroenterology, 2008-2011).