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Dr. Paul Pockros, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 73
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Dr. Paul Pockros, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 73
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Paul Pockros, MD is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Paul Pockros, MD is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Pockros currently practices at Scripps Green Hospital and is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital. Dr. Pockros has experience treating conditions like Esophageal Varices, Hepatitis B, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Cirrhosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Pockros's 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
Hepatitis B
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Esophageal Varices
Hepatitis B
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Cirrhosis
Hepatitis C
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Hemorrhoids
Gastroptosis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Ascites
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Colonoscopy
Endoscopy
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Biliary Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Liver Biopsy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Reflux Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Esophagitis
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Constipation
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Spleen Cyst
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vomiting Disorders
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
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
Puncture Aspiration
Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Priority Select HMO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Salud y Mas Small / Large Group HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
  • Statewide - AZ EPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Southern CA Select HMO
    Open Access Plus
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Open Choice PPO
  • Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Navigate HMO
    SignatureValue Alliance
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • Premium
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Anthem Blue Connection EPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Pathway HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Pathway EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

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Gastroenterology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Dr. Paul Pockros, MD is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital.

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

Education
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
  • Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center
    1979
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center|Scripps Clin
    1984
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    1985
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA

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