Dr. Robert Scott Venick, MD

Dr. Robert Venick is a gastroenterologist and pediatrician with 26 years of experience treating complex digestive and immune conditions in children and adults. He earned his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, establishing a strong foundation in both internal medicine and pediatric care. His dual specialty training allows him to provide comprehensive digestive health care across all age groups. Dr. Venick is fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Venick practices at several UCLA Health locations, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, and UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital in Los Angeles and Santa Monica. He specializes in treating challenging conditions such as short bowel syndrome and malabsorption disorders that affect how the body processes nutrients. His expertise extends to caring for patients with compromised …immune systems who require specialized digestive health management. Dr. Venick regularly performs diagnostic procedures including comprehensive blood panels and liver function tests to evaluate digestive health. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his specialized care.