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Dr. Paul Wetzel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 54
Dr. Paul Wetzel, MD
3.9 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. Paul Wetzel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 54
San Luis Obispo, CA
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26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Paul Wetzel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Luis Obispo, CA.

About

Dr. Wetzel graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1998 and completed a residency at University Ca San Francisco.Dr. Paul Wetzel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Luis Obispo, CA and has 26 years experience. Dr. Wetzel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Adventist Health Sierra Vista, French Hospital Medical Center and Adventist Health Twin Cities. Dr. Wetzel has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulosis, Colorectal Polyp and Ulcerative Colitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Wetzel received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Dr. Wetzel's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Wetzel is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colorectal Polyp
Ulcerative Colitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colorectal Polyp
Ulcerative Colitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colorectal Polyp
Ulcerative Colitis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
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
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Cholecystitis
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Heartburn
Hepatitis B
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Thiamin Deficiency
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Endoscopy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Impedance Testing
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    LocalPlus
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  • Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    United Healthcare
    Options PPO
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    Choice Plus POS
    SignatureValue Alliance
  • Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Pathway-CA EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Aetna
    Aetna HMO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0

Locations

  1. 1 Central Coast Gastroenterology - San Luis Obispo
    1551 Bishop St Ste 230, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 434-5530
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Paul D. Wetzel M.D. Inc.
    1551 Bishop St Ste 430, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 261-1044
  3. 3 Templeton Endoscopy Center
    1320 Las Tablas Rd Ste A, Templeton, CA 93465
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 541-1021
  4. 4 Twin Cities Community Hospital
    1100 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton, CA 93465
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 434-3500

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wetzel
3.9
Based on 25 Reviews
5 Stars (17)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Mar 31, 2023
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • University Ca San Francisco
    1999
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Ca San Francisco
    2001
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ks University Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Paul Wetzel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wetzel's profile.

Dr. Wetzel frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulosis, Colorectal Polyp and Ulcerative Colitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Paul Wetzel, MD is affiliated with Adventist Health Sierra Vista, French Hospital Medical Center and Adventist Health Twin Cities.

Yes, Dr. Paul Wetzel, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Adventist Health Sierra Vista

    1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA

  • French Hospital Medical Center

    1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA

  • Adventist Health Twin Cities

    1100 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton, CA