Patient Resources
Appointments
To schedule an appointment with a gastroenterologist, call 800-926-8273.
Appointments take place at:
Perlman Medical Offices
9300 Campus Point Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037 View Map
UC San Diego Medical Offices - North
200 W. Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103 View Map
University Ambulatory Care Center (UASC)
8929 University Center Lane, Suite 103
La Jolla, CA 92122 View Map
See the complete list of Liver Center Clinic Locations.
Gastroenterologists at UC San Diego Health System are dedicated to improving treatments, technologies and procedures in the field. Read about research and clinical trials taking place in gastrointestinal care.
Recognize symptoms for gastrointestinal conditions and find out what treatment options are available. Also watch short informational videos on GI conditions and procedures.
Patient Instructions for GI Procedures
Sample Consultations
Read hypothetical conversations between patients and doctors regarding treatment for gastrointestinal conditions:
UC San Diego Health and Medicine Television
Award winning UCSD-TV features a variety programs on gastrointestinal conditions. These programs are free to watch online, and available for download or by podcast.
Links
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The website provides numerous resources for the patient community.
Celiac Disease Foundation
The Celiac Disease Foundation is a nonprofit organization that informs, assists, and supports people with information about celiac disease. The comprehensive website covers diet and lifestyle, research, advocacy, local programs and support for children with celiac disease.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Self Help and Support Group
IBSgroup.org is an online community of people with IBS and other digestive health disorders. The website provides information on diet, research, diagnostic tests, patient experience and videos.
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Organization
The PBCers is an organized support system for people with primary biliary cirrhosis and other liver diseases, family members, friends and those wanting to learn more about PBC.
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy website at screen4coloncancer.org offers informative videos on endoscopic procedures and resources on colorectal cancer. Watch the video “
What to expect during your colonoscopy” for more information on this procedure.
Liver Center
For liver disease related links see
Patient Resources at the Liver Center.