Colon Cancer Mortality Doubles if You Skip Your Colonoscopy
Why is colonoscopy known as the gold standard for colon cancer prevention? It is because colonoscopy can detect and prevent colon cancer in a single test.
La Jolla’s Best GI Doctors
The La Jolla Gastroenterology Medical Group, Inc. is a single specialty gastroenterology and hepatology (liver disease) practice serving the San Diego area. La Jolla Gastroenterology is comprised of three experienced physicians certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine, as well as a freestanding endoscopy center, La Jolla Endoscopy Center. Our gastroenterologists and staff are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the community in our quest to lower colon cancer rates and treat an array of digestive diseases, including Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. We hold ourselves to the highest of standards, as our center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in performing a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, esophageal dilation, flexible sigmoidoscopy, upper endoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy.
If you are due for a colonoscopy or in need of a GI procedure, don’t put it off any longer. Give us a call today!
For Your Visit
La Jolla Gastroenterology Medical Group, Inc. is committed to ensuring your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.
We’re pleased to partner with StopColonCancerNow.com to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in the Greater San Diego area.
Patient Forms
At La Jolla Gastroenterology Medical Group, Inc., your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That’s why we provide online access to a variety of forms that you may complete before your visit. The following documents will help us expedite the check-in process for your appointment. Please take a moment to download and print the appropriate form(s).
Insurance and Billing
La Jolla Gastroenterology Medical Group, Inc. accepts most major insurance. We will bill your insurance carrier; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Since your insurance policy and coverage are between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and deductibles.
Meet Our Gastroenterologists
H. Jurgen Lenz
M.D., Ph.D.
Andrew G. Mayer
M.D.
Edward Cruz Paredez
M.D.
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Aug 22, 2021
The nurses were very caring, It didn’t feel like I went for a medical procedure
Aug 17, 2021
Excellent from start to finish. Reception, the nurses, the aids, the doctor.
Jul 24, 2021
Excellent staff and doctor. I was treated with kindness and genuine compassion.
Jun 30, 2021
The staff were professional, kind, and answered my countless questions. Dr. Mayer is an amazing doctor who cares for his patients- it is evident in the manner he communicates with them. I highly recommend you go to La Jolla Endoscopy Center!
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Great experience from start to finish. Dr. Paredez is the best.