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Dr. Stephen Covington, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 77
Dr. Stephen Covington, MD
3.6 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Stephen Covington, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Ventura, CA.
Dr. Stephen Covington, MD
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Dr. Stephen Covington, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 77
Ventura, CA
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Stephen Covington, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Ventura, CA.

About

Dr. Covington graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. Dr. Stephen Covington, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Ventura, CA and has 52 years experience. Dr. Covington currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura. Dr. Covington has experience treating conditions like Diarrhea, Constipation and Ulcerative Colitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Covington received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Covington's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Covington is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diarrhea
Constipation
Ulcerative Colitis
Diarrhea
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Constipation
Ulcerative Colitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bowel Strangulation
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
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
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Coccygeal Pain
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroptosis
Giardiasis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Esophagoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Aetna
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Local Access Plus HMO
  • Select Plus HMO
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • CaliforniaCare HMO
  • Cigna
  • WellPoint
  • Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
  • Humana
  • Large Group PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Island View Gastroenterology Associates
    168 N Brent St Ste 404, Ventura, CA 93003
  2. 2 Academic Family Medicine Clinic-MH
    3291 Loma Vista Rd Bldg 340, Ventura, CA 93003
  3. 3 Community Memorial Health System
    168 N Brent St Ste 302, Ventura, CA 93003
  4. 4 Community Memorial Health System
    2721 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93003

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Covington
3.6
Based on 12 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Jul 24, 2022
Dr Covington is the most caring and easy doctor to talk to He never makes you feel that he does not have time fir you. Keeps your records up to date ans answers all your questions regarding your health issues. I would highly recommend him for great care and treatment.
MARY M — Jul 24, 2022
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
    1972
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Los Angeles Co Harbor
    1973
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • UCLA Wadsworth Va Hospital
    1977
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephen Covington, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Covington's profile.

Dr. Covington frequently treats the following conditions: Diarrhea, Constipation and Ulcerative Colitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Stephen Covington, MD is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura.

Yes, Dr. Stephen Covington, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura

    147 N Brent St, Ventura, CA