Gastroenterology
Paul Pockros, M.D.
La Jolla, CA
Paul J. Pockros, MD, is a fellowship-trained gastroenterologist and transplant hepatologist practicing at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California, since 1985. He manages the full spectrum of digestive diseases with a primary expertise in hepatology, treating conditions such as chronic hepatitis B and C, primary biliary cholangitis, cirrhosis, cholestasis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), alcoholic cirrhosis, ascites, Barrett's esophagus, and bile duc
19+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- University of Southern California School of Medicine — M.D., 1978
- Scripps Clinic — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1984
- Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center — Fellowship, Hepatology, 1985
- University of Southern California School of Medicine — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1982
Peer Recognition
- ACG — Fellow (FACG)
2026
- Digestive Disease Week — Best of DDW Award
2011
- Digestive Disease Week (DDW) — Best of DDW Award
2011
- Guide to America's Top Physicians — Listed Physician
- San Diego Magazine — Top Doctor
2016
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Hepatology (GI)Transplant Hepatology
Conditions & Treatments
Liver DiseaseAlcohol-Related Liver DiseaseCirrhosis & Liver DiseaseFatty Liver DiseaseLiver CancerLiver TransplantationViral HepatitisHepatitis BHepatitis CPortal Hypertension
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Scripps Green Hospital
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
- Scripps Clinic
Languages
English
Experience
19+ years in practice