Summary

Dr. Charles Frankel is a gastroenterology specialist who earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at UCLA Medical Center and went on to pursue fellowship training in gastroenterology at the same institution, finishing in 1989. With 43 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Frankel holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Frankel practices at Providence Saint Johns Health Center and sees patients in Santa Monica, California. His expertise includes treating colon polyps, Barrett's esophagus, and esophageal ulcers. He performs pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures to help diagnose digestive conditions. Patients rate Dr. Frankel 4.6 out of 5 stars on average for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 43 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center- Gastroenterology
  • 16 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Cedars-Sinai Gastroenterology - Santa Monica

1919 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 200Santa Monica, CA 90404
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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4.6 
43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Santa Monica , CASACRAMENTO , CALittle Rock , ARSACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine Med School: University of South Alabama Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Charles J Frankel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Charles J Frankel has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Charles J Frankel has the following 10 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center- Gastroenterology1989

Residency

University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center- Internal Medicine1986
University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center- Internal Medicine1984

Medical School

University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of MedicineGraduated in 1983

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