2.5
2 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. John Carethers treats colon polyps, actinic lentigines, and birthmarks, and performs abdominal ultrasound, colon cancer genetic testing, and kidney ultrasound. He practices gastroenterology and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Carethers completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and sees patients in La Jolla, California, where he is affiliated with University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, Scripps Green Hospital, and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 37 years of experience
- speaks English
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- 1 written review
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 37 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| La Jolla , CA | Sacramento , CA | Sacramento , CA | Little Rock , AR |
| Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine | Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine | Med School: University of South Alabama | Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by John Carethers
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Medical Specialties
John Carethers has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
John Carethers has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
37 Years Experience
John Carethers holds an active medical license in the states of Michigan and California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Michigan that expires in 2027 and an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1989.
NPI Number
John Carethers' NPI number is 1518048990.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is John Carethers affiliated with?
- John Carethers is affiliated with University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, University Of Michigan Cs Mott Childrens Hospital, and UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SYSTEM.
- Does John Carethers accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- John Carethers has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does John Carethers accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that John Carethers accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Where is John Carethers's office located?
- John Carethers's office is located at 9350 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA, 92037.
- Is John Carethers accepting new patients?
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