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Dr. Paul Pockros, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 72
Dr. Paul Pockros, MD
4.6 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Paul Pockros, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 72
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Paul Pockros, MD is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA.

About

Dr. Paul Pockros, MD is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Pockros currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Green Hospital. Dr. Pockros has experience treating conditions like Esophageal Varices, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Cirrhosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pockros received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Pockros' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Pockros is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Esophageal Varices
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Cirrhosis
Esophageal Varices
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Cirrhosis
Esophageal Varices
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Cirrhosis
Liver Biopsy
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Biliary Cirrhosis
Cholangitis
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophagitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Constipation
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
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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  • Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Access Plus HMO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Blue Shield of California
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
  • Premium
  • Southern CA Select HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Priority Select HMO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    Salud y Mas Small / Large Group HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    SignatureValue Alliance
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
  • Choice Care PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Pathway EPO
    Pathway HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Anthem Blue Connection EPO
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Statewide - AZ EPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-8879
  2. 2 Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion
    9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 455-9100
  3. 3 Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation
    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-8879
  4. 4 Scripps Clinic Medical Laboratories
    15004 Innovation Dr, San Diego, CA 92128
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 605-7390

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pockros
4.6
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Mar 18, 2019
Dr. Pokros cured me of Hep-C infection 3 years ago. He is excellent!
— Mar 18, 2019
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

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

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center
    1979
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center|Scripps Clin
    1984
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    1985
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 Pockros, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pockros' profile.

Dr. Pockros frequently treats the following conditions: Esophageal Varices, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Cirrhosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Paul Pockros, MD is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Green Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Paul Pockros, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA