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Dr. David Kunkel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 44
Dr. David Kunkel, MD
4.5 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. David Kunkel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. David Kunkel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 44
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. David Kunkel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Kunkel graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Dr. David Kunkel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, CA and has 16 years experience. Dr. Kunkel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. Dr. Kunkel has experience treating conditions like Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Anal or Rectal Pain and Hemorrhoids among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kunkel received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Kunkel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kunkel also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kunkel is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Hemorrhoids
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Hemorrhoids
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Hemorrhoids
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Viral Enteritis
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Dehydration
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Giardiasis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Choice Plus POS
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
  • Priority Select HMO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
  • Statewide - AZ EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Select CA HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
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    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Access Plus HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
  • National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    4303 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 2110, San Diego, CA 92122
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-2347
  2. 2 Office
    9500 Gilman Dr Dept 956, La Jolla, CA 92093
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-5088
  3. 3 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 926-8273
  4. 4 UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla
    9350 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
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4.5
Based on 13 Reviews
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Nov 17, 2022
Dr. Kunkel is an incredible physician! He has outstanding fund of knowledge, caring and warm bedside manner, and professional demeanor. He is a leading expert in motility. I have seen many gastroenterologists in the past but Dr. Kunkel is a true gem!
— Nov 17, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Kunkel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kunkel's profile.

Dr. Kunkel frequently treats the following conditions: Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Anal or Rectal Pain and Hemorrhoids. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Kunkel, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. David Kunkel, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA