Summary

Dr. Catherine Frenette is a gastroenterology and internal medicine physician who earned her medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center. She completed her residency training at Rush Medical College and brings 25 years of clinical experience to her practice. Dr. Frenette speaks English and specializes in digestive system disorders while also providing comprehensive internal medicine care.

Dr. Frenette practices at multiple Scripps locations throughout San Diego County, including facilities in Chula Vista and La Jolla. She focuses on treating serious liver conditions such as cirrhosis and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Her expertise also extends to managing high cholesterol in children and teens. Dr. Frenette performs diagnostic procedures including abdominal ultrasounds and specialized blood tests to monitor liver function and health. Patients consistently rate her highly, giving her an average score of 4.9 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 25 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Rush Medical College
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Catherine Therese Frenette has 3 locations

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

435 H StChula Vista, CA 91910

Scripps Organ Transplant

10666 N Torrey Pines Rd # 200NLa Jolla, CA 92037
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Scripps Green Hospital

10666 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037

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Dr. Catherine Therese Frenette, MDRebecca Humphries, APRNRachel Oliver, APRNAshley Anderson, APRN
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Chula Vista , CASACRAMENTO , CASACRAMENTO , CASACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: RUSH MEDICAL COLLEGE OF RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Med School: Emory University Med School: University of South Alabama Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Catherine Therese Frenette

  • Aetna Better Health
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Community Health Group
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Catherine Therese Frenette has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Catherine Therese Frenette has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Autoimmune Hepatitis
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Liver Cancer
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Rush Medical College.

Medical School

Graduated from RUSH MEDICAL COLLEGE OF RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER and Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center in 2001.

NPI Number

Dr. Frenette's NPI number is 1417935081.

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