2.5
2 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. John Carethers is a gastroenterologist who specializes in digestive system disorders and related conditions. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. With 37 years of clinical experience, Dr. Carethers has developed extensive expertise in his field. He communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Carethers practices at UC San Diego Health in La Jolla, California, and maintains affiliations with several prestigious medical centers including University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center and Scripps Green Hospital. His clinical focus includes treating colon polyps and various skin conditions such as actinic lentigines and birthmarks. He performs specialized procedures including colon cancer genetic testing and predictive genetic testing to help patients understand their health risks. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.5 on Vitals.
Dr. Carethers practices at UC San Diego Health in La Jolla, California, and maintains affiliations with several prestigious medical centers including University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center and Scripps Green Hospital. His clinical focus includes treating colon polyps and various skin conditions such as actinic lentigines and birthmarks. He performs specialized procedures including colon cancer genetic testing and predictive genetic testing to help patients understand their health risks. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.5 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 37 years of experience
- speaks English
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- 1 written review
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 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 | |||
| Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| La Jolla , CA | SACRAMENTO , CA | SACRAMENTO , CA | SACRAMENTO , CA |
| Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine | Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine | Med School: Emory University |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. John Carethers has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. John Carethers has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
37 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, Michigan, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Massachusetts General Hospital
Medical School
Wayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1989
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- Which hospitals is Dr. John Carethers affiliated with?
- Dr. 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.
- Where is Dr. John Carethers's office located?
- Dr. John Carethers's office is located at 9350 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA, 92037.
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