Summary

Dr. Edward Block is a gastroenterologist with 46 years of experience specializing in digestive health and disorders. He earned his medical degree from Mount Sinai Hospital and completed his residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and UCLA in 1983. Dr. Block furthered his training with fellowships in internal medicine at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and UCLA in 1984, followed by a gastroenterology fellowship at University of California-Irvine in 1986. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Block practices at Providence Mission Hospital and sees patients at Providence Center for Digestive Health in Mission Viejo, California. His expertise includes treating colon polyps, GERD, and diverticular disease. He performs colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopies to help diagnose and monitor digestive conditions. 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
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

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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Med School: Mount Sinai Hospital Med School: Georgia State University Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Med School: Charles R Drew University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Edward Jeffrey Block has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Edward Jeffrey Block holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at in Gastroenterology at University of California- Irvine- 1986 in 1986 and in Internal Medicine- Cedars Sinai Medical Center and UCLA- 1984 in 1984.

Residency

Completed their residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and UCLA in 1983.

Medical School

Graduated from Mount Sinai Hospital in 1980.

NPI Number

Edward Jeffrey Block's NPI number is 1811973860.

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Where is Edward Block's office located?
Edward Block's office is located at 27799 Medical Center Road Suite 320, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691.
What languages does Edward Block speak?
Edward Block speaks English.
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