Gastroenterology & Digestive Health

We know how life-altering living with a digestive disease can be. That’s why you need first-class care for your digestive concerns.

Gastroenterologists at UC San Diego Health are nationally recognized for innovative care and research in gastrointestinal and liver diseases. To provide the most comprehensive care, we work in multidisciplinary teams of specialists in endoscopy, cancer, surgery and radiology.

We're ranked among the top 50 in the nation for gastroenterology care & GI surgery by U.S. News & World Report.

Graphic with U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” badge for top-ranked gastroenterology care and surgery

Areas of Expertise

Screening and Diagnosis: Advanced Endoscopy

Celiac Disease & Food Intolerances

Esophageal Care

Gastrointestinal Motility

General Gastroenterology

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care

Pancreas, Gallbladder & Bile Duct Care

A World Leader in Digestive Disease Research

U.S. News & World Report ranks UC San Diego #1 in the world for gastroenterology and hepatology (liver) research, based on our physicians' research reputation and their publications.

Learn more about this ranking

Research and Clinical Trials

The gastroenterology team at UC San Diego Health is engaged in research efforts that are shaping the way gastrointestinal diseases are treated across the country. Our physician-scientists, who are faculty members in the Division of Gastroenterology, are active in many research projects and clinical studies.

Also see: Gastroenterology Faculty Laboratories

Find clinical trials at UC San Diego Health that are currently seeking participants. Search clinical trials