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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.
36 Reviews
Aug 2, 2022
Jul 19, 2022
The staff were very nice and the process was fast. However I never recieved an appointment reminder
Jun 28, 2022
Scheduling was much more painful than the prep or the procedure. No complaints about procedure. All good staff. Scheduling was painful.
Jun 14, 2022
Very easy to work with - kept me informed at each step. Highly recommend
May 17, 2022
Fantastic experience from start to finish. Best ever on this type of procedure. Great doctor and team
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Dr Mayer was great and so were all the individuals helping out with the endoscopy and colonoscopy. They were very informative about the whole procedure. It went very smoothly and quickly and I was on my home in no time. I would highly recommend Dr Mayer and his team, a ten for sure.