Dr. Jacob Korula, MD | Los Angeles, CA | Gastroenterology

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Dr. Jacob Korula is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who graduated from Christian Medical College and completed his residency at LAC USC Medical Center. With 56 years of medical experience, he brings extensive knowledge to the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system disorders and general internal medicine conditions. Dr. Korula speaks English and serves patients throughout the Los Angeles area.

He practices at USC Arcadia Hospital in Arcadia and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles. Dr. Korula specializes in treating liver conditions such as cirrhosis and managing high blood pressure. His expertise includes performing upper GI endoscopy to examine the digestive tract and abdominal ultrasound imaging. Patients rate Dr. Korula 4.5 out of 5 stars for his care and medical expertise.

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4.5

15 Ratings
56 years of experience
speaks English
Lac Usc Medical Center
6 written reviews
2 specialties
19 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
2 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Male

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Dr. Korula has been pivotal in helping me restore my health, confidence and overall well-being. "Thank you" is not nearly enough!

July 24th, 2020

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Dr jackob korula is the great doctor with professional knowledge and care I recommend every one with any liver problems contact him he is not there to take only your insurance but health always comes first. He treat my mom with liver problem and I really see positive things happening to her after seeing dr korula in good samaritan hospital THANK YOU DOCTOR GOD BLESS YOU

September 10th, 2019

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very nice

December 15th, 2015

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Dr Korula is not only my transplant hepatologist, GI Doctor, but also a friend and caring person. His expertise saved my life. If you have a GI/Liver problem, he is the one your want to talk to first.

October 15th, 2010

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I have been seeing him for more than a decade now. He always cares about his patients and explains questions in details. He always replies patient's email...if you have liver disease or GI problem, he is the doctor you want to see first.

March 18th, 2010

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He is outstanding and very compassionate. I put my life in his hands and have never regretted it for a moment. If you have Hepatitis, please see Dr. Korula.

January 5th, 2010

Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital

1225 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90017

Tel: (213) 977-2121

Usc Arcadia Hospital

300 W Huntington DrArcadia, CA 91007

Tel: (626) 898-8000


Dr. Jacob Korula, MD	Ji Soo Choi, APRN	Ashley Anderson, APRN	Theresa Obonyano, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (15 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
56 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Los Angeles , CA	SACRAMENTO , CA	SACRAMENTO , CA	SACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: Christian Medical College	Med School: New York University	Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine	Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Ascites
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Endoscopy (Endoscopic Surgery)
Esophageal and Gastric Varices
Esophagoscopy
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Internal Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Liver Cirrhosis
Liver Diseases
Portal Hypertension
Sclerotherapy
Ulcerative Colitis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lac Usc Medical Center

Medical School

Christian Medical CollegeGraduated in 1970

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Which hospitals is Dr. Jacob Korula affiliated with?: Dr. Jacob Korula is affiliated with Usc Arcadia Hospital and Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital.
Where is Dr. Jacob Korula's office located?: Dr. Jacob Korula's office is located at 1225 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90017.

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