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Dr. Michael Docherty, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Dr. Michael Docherty, MD
3.1 (19 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Docherty, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Michael Docherty, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Docherty, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Docherty graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Michael Docherty, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, CA and has 25 years experience. Dr. Docherty currently practices at UC San Diego Health Primary Care Internal Medicine and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. Dr. Docherty has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain and Inflammatory Bowel Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Docherty received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Docherty's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Docherty is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Anal or Rectal Pain
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Anal or Rectal Pain
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Diarrhea
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Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Obstruction
Nausea
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Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis C
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Cystic Fibrosis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hirschsprung's Disease
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Thiamin Deficiency
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Anoscopy
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
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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    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
  • Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    8899 University Center Ln Ste 400, San Diego, CA 92122
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 926-8273
  2. 2 UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla
    9350 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-2347
  3. 3 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-6737
  4. 4 Office
    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2B, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7000
  5. 5 Office
    200 W Arbor Dr Dept 8413, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-2347
  6. 6 Regents of the University of California
    9400 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7876

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Docherty
3.1
Based on 19 Reviews
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1 Star (9)

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Jul 05, 2018
He is so good, he was able to depict that my abdominal pain was important and sent me for an MRI where something was found on my liver. I'm a nurse myself and appreciate his time and to help with a diagnosis. Thank you Dr. Docherty.
Rebeca in CA — Jul 05, 2018
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Gastroenterology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • State University of New York at Buffalo
    1999
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Board Certifications

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  • Gastroenterology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Docherty, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Docherty's profile.

Dr. Docherty frequently treats the following conditions: Anal or Rectal Pain and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Docherty, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Docherty, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA