Summary

Dr. Edward Block is a gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system. He earned his medical degree from Mount Sinai Hospital and completed his residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and UCLA in 1983. Dr. Block pursued specialized fellowship training in internal medicine at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and UCLA, finishing in 1984, followed by a gastroenterology fellowship at University of California-Irvine in 1986. With 46 years of medical experience, he communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Block practices at Providence Mission Hospital and sees patients at the Providence Center for Digestive Health in Mission Viejo, California. He treats common digestive conditions including colon polyps, gastritis, and acid reflux disease. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and interpreting pathology tests to help diagnose digestive health concerns. Patients rate Dr. Block 4.4 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.4
  • 46 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • in Gastroenterology at University of California- Irvine- 1986
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Providence Center for Digestive Health - Mission Viejo

27799 Medical Center Road Suite 320Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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4.4 
46 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Mission Viejo , CATempe , AZSACRAMENTO , CAMontgomery , AL
Med School: Mount Sinai Hospital Med School: Charles R Drew University Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: Georgia State University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Edward Jeffrey Block

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Anthem Blue Cross Medicare PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross PPO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO - Trio
  • Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Shield of CA PPO
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Coventry/First Health PPO
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicare Advantage
  • Health Net PPO
  • HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
  • Multiplan PPO
  • Providence Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
  • SCAN Medicare Advantage
  • TriWest - Tricare
  • United Healthcare HMO
  • United HealthCare PPO
  • US Family Health Plan - TriCare
  • Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross

Medical Specialties

Dr. Edward Jeffrey Block has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Edward Jeffrey Block has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

in Gastroenterology at University of California- Irvine- 19861986
in Internal Medicine- Cedars Sinai Medical Center and UCLA- 19841984

Residency

Cedars Sinai Medical Center and UCLA1983

Medical School

Mount Sinai HospitalGraduated in 1980

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Edward Block's office located?
Dr. Edward Block's office is located at 27799 Medical Center Road Suite 320, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Edward Block affiliated with?
Dr. Edward Block is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital.

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