Dr. Joshua Charles Steichen, MD

Dr. Joshua Steichen is a board-certified gastroenterologist with expertise in internal medicine who has been caring for patients for 17 years. He earned his medical degree from the University of California Irvine College of Medicine and completed his residency at UC Irvine Medical Center. Dr. Steichen speaks both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population throughout the San Diego area.

Dr. Steichen practices at multiple Sharp Healthcare locations across San Diego and Coronado, including Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital, and Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns. His clinical focus includes treating conditions such as colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and rectal bleeding. He performs specialized procedures including colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopy with sedation to ensure patient comfort during diagnostic examinations. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.