Summary

Dr. Paul Pockros is a gastroenterologist with nearly five decades of medical experience, having practiced for 48 years since earning his medical degree from the University of Southern California School of Medicine in Los Angeles. His extensive training includes residencies at LA County-USC Medical Center in both internal medicine and other specialty areas, along with a gastroenterology fellowship at Scripps Clinic. Dr. Pockros holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Pockros practices at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla and maintains affiliations with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and cirrhosis. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures. Patients consistently rate Dr. Pockros highly, giving him an average rating of 4.8 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • 4.8
  • 48 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Other Specialty; Scripps Clinic, Gastroenterology; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Scripps Green Hospital

10666 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm

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4.8 
48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
La Jolla , CASACRAMENTO , CAMontgomery , ALSACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: Georgia State University Med School: New York University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Paul Pockros

  • Accepts Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Paul Pockros has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Paul Pockros has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Ascites
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Fatty Liver
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Liver Cirrhosis
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Other Specialty; Scripps Clinic, Gastroenterology; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine

Medical School

University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles CaGraduated in 1978
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaGraduated in 1978

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What languages does Dr. Paul Pockros speak?
Dr. Paul Pockros speaks English.
Where is Dr. Paul Pockros's office located?
Dr. Paul Pockros's office is located at 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA, 92037.
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Dr. Paul Pockros has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Paul Pockros affiliated with?
Dr. Paul Pockros is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.

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