Dr. Douglas Hunt, MD

Dr. Douglas Hunt is a gastroenterology specialist who earned his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He completed his residency training at Scripps Clinic, building a strong foundation in digestive health care. With two decades of medical experience, Dr. Hunt has developed expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Hunt practices at Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion in La Jolla, California, and holds affiliations with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. His clinical focus includes treating colon polyps and managing high blood pressure in both adult and pediatric patients. He performs lower gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures with sedation to ensure patient comfort during diagnostic and therapeutic treatments. Patients …consistently rate Dr. Hunt highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 for his care.