3 Best Gastroenterologists in San Diego, CA

“Dr. Simon Ritchken earned his medical degree at the University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences in 1973. He completed an internship in medicine at Groote Schuur Hospital in 1975. His residency training included internal medicine at Groote Schuur Hospital in 1976 and at Baylor College of Medicine in 1978. He further specialized with a fellowship in gastroenterology at Scripps Clinic and Research Institute in 1981. Dr. Ritchken is board-certified in both internal medicine and gastroenterology. He has been practicing since 1981 and is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital. His areas of expertise include a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, such as celiac disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, colon cancer screening, and liver diseases. Dr. Ritchken is currently accepting new patients. Sharp Memorial Hospital offers 24-hour care.”

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“Dr. Vijayalakshmi Pratha is a board-certified gastroenterologist who earned her medical degree from Andhra Medical College in 1986. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Wayne State University in 1992 and her fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of California, San Diego, in 1995. Dr. Vijayalakshmi Pratha is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital and the San Diego Endoscopy Center. She is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Vijayalakshmi has presented at medical conferences and authored dozens of articles and abstracts for scientific journals on gastroenterology topics. She provides a wide range of gastrointestinal services to the people of San Diego. She speaks French, Hindi, Telugu, and English fluently.”

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“Dr. Edward C. Paredez is a board-certified gastroenterologist practicing at La Jolla Gastroenterology Medical Group. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1998 and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of New Mexico Health Science Center in Albuquerque. Dr. Paredez is a member of the American Gastroenterological Society, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the San Diego County Gastroenterology Society, the Southern California Gastroenterology Association, the San Diego County and California Medical Societies, and the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. He serves on the Executive Council of the American Cancer Society. He is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and provides services in both English and Spanish. Dr. Paredez is known for his compassionate, evidence-based care and is recognized for his excellent clinical and endoscopic skills.”

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