Summary

Dr. Joseph Cheatham is an internal medicine physician with specialized training in gastroenterology who earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. With 23 years of clinical experience, he focuses on digestive system disorders and comprehensive internal medicine care. Dr. Cheatham is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Cheatham practices at multiple locations throughout San Diego and La Jolla, maintaining affiliations with Naval Medical Center San Diego Balboa, Scripps Green Hospital, San Diego Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center. He specializes in treating colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures with sedation to ensure patient comfort. Patients consistently rate Dr. Cheatham highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 23 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph Geoffery Cheatham has 4 locations

Kaiser Permanente Garfield Specialty Center

5893 Copley DrSan Diego, CA 92111
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

San Diego Medical Center

4647 Zion AveSan Diego, CA 92120

Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

9455 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92123

Scripps Green Hospital

10666 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Tamil
San Diego , CAKaty , TXSHERMAN OAKS , CALos Altos , CA
Med School: LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Geoffery Cheatham

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Geoffery Cheatham has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Geoffery Cheatham has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Gastroenterology
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 2005
Loma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2003

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Joseph Cheatham speak?
Dr. Joseph Cheatham speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Dr. Joseph Cheatham's office located?
Dr. Joseph Cheatham's office is located at 5893 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA, 92111.
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