Summary

Dr. Joseph Cheatham is an internal medicine physician specializing in gastroenterology who graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. With 23 years of medical experience, he focuses on digestive health and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Dr. Cheatham speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Cheatham practices at multiple locations throughout San Diego and La Jolla, including affiliations with Tift Regional Medical Center and Scripps Green Hospital. He treats common digestive conditions such as colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures with sedation to ensure patient comfort. Patients consistently rate Dr. Cheatham highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 23 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph Geoffery Cheatham has 4 locations

Kaiser Permanente Garfield Specialty Center

5893 Copley DrSan Diego, CA 92111
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

San Diego Medical Center

4647 Zion AveSan Diego, CA 92120

Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

9455 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92123

Scripps Green Hospital

10666 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037

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4.7 
23 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
San Diego , CAUpland , CABeverly Hills , CASHERMAN OAKS , CA
Med School: LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Geoffery Cheatham

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Geoffery Cheatham has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Geoffery Cheatham has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Gastroenterology
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 2005
Loma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2003

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Cheatham affiliated with?
Dr. Joseph Cheatham is affiliated with Tift Regional Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. Joseph Cheatham speak?
Dr. Joseph Cheatham speaks English and Spanish.
Does Dr. Joseph Cheatham accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Joseph Cheatham accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Cheatham?
You can find contact information for Dr. Joseph Cheatham here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Joseph Cheatham's office located?
Dr. Joseph Cheatham's office is located at 5893 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA, 92111.

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