Dr. Ethan Bortniker, MD

Dr. Ethan Bortniker, MD

Gastroenterologist
11770 Bernardo Plaza Ct, Ste 270-B, San Diego, CA
**ALL EXISTING PATIENTS MUST CALL THE OFFICE TO BOOK THEIR FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS** Dr Ethan Bortniker completed the 7 year BA/MD program at Boston University followed by internal medicine residency at Boston Medical Center. After a year as a hospitalist at Boston Medical Center, Dr Bortniker pursued Gastroenterology fellowship at University of Connecticut where he stayed on as faculty for 3 years actively participating in teaching, research activities in colon cancer prevention, director of motility program, and earned an MBA from UConn. In 2019, life brought Dr Bortniker to the sunshine of southern California where he joined faculty at UCSD and San Diego VA. Dr Bortniker has pursued additional clinical training in medical hypnotherapy for patients with Gastrointestinal disorders. Prior to joining Coastal Gastroenterology, Dr Bortniker spent one year with a private practice in Palm Springs. Dr Bortniker practices general Gastroenterology with an interest in motility, disorders of the brain gut access, prevention of GI tract cancers, liver disease, and general endoscopy including colonoscopy, egd, and capsule endoscopy. Dr. Bortniker is passionate about preventive care and early detection of gastrointestinal conditions, including colorectal cancer.
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About Dr. Ethan Bortniker

**ALL EXISTING PATIENTS MUST CALL THE OFFICE TO BOOK THEIR FOLLOW-UP APPOINTMENTS** Dr Ethan Bortniker completed the 7 year BA/MD program at Boston University followed by internal medicine residency at Boston Medical Center. After a year as a hospitalist at Boston Medical Center, Dr Bortniker pursued Gastroenterology fellowship at University of Connecticut where he stayed on as faculty for 3 years actively participating in teaching, research activities in colon cancer prevention, director of motility program, and earned an MBA from UConn. In 2019, life brought Dr Bortniker to the sunshine of southern California where he joined faculty at UCSD and San Diego VA. Dr Bortniker has pursued additional clinical training in medical hypnotherapy for patients with Gastrointestinal disorders. Prior to joining Coastal Gastroenterology, Dr Bortniker spent one year with a private practice in Palm Springs. Dr Bortniker practices general Gastroenterology with an interest in motility, disorders of the brain gut access, prevention of GI tract cancers, liver disease, and general endoscopy including colonoscopy, egd, and capsule endoscopy. Dr. Bortniker is passionate about preventive care and early detection of gastrointestinal conditions, including colorectal cancer.

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Upper GI endoscopy
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Upper GI endoscopy
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Office locations

UNIO Specialty Care (1 of 2)
11770 Bernardo Plaza Ct, Ste 270-B, San Diego, CA 92128
UNIO Specialty Care (2 of 2)
781 Garden View Ct, Ste 100, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Education and training

  • Medical School - Boston University, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of Connecticut (Master's)
  • Boston Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
  • University of Connecticut, Fellowship in Gastroenterology

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1396905576

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Dr. Ethan Bortniker speaks English.

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