Ask for Early Colon Cancer Screening Based on Your Family History
If colon cancer runs in your family, it could affect your colon cancer screening age – the age when you should begin getting screened for the disease.
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.
4 Reviews
May 1, 2021
Nov 13, 2019
This staff is caring, organized and intuitive. I'll return whenever my next test is due.
Apr 12, 2018
these guys are great- quick and efficient. dr. paredes was awesome.
Jan 18, 2018
Everyone at the center was so kind and nice. I can't say enough good things. I was treated very well. This isn't a resort but I felt cared for and my needs addressed.
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Entire process executed as planned. I was in good care for the entire procedure. The team was kind, sensitive, and professional.