Dr. Marco Paez, MD

Dr. Marco Paez, MD

Gastroenterologist
4244 Riverwalk Pkwy, Ste 290, Riverside, CA
4.93
“Dr Paez was very through and asked a lot of questions. He took my concerns seriously and gave me a good action plan afterwards!”
Kaelyn C.
Highly recommended
97% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.93

Average wait time

4.94

Bedside manner

4.89
“Dr Paez was very through and asked a lot of questions. He took my concerns seriously and gave me a good action plan afterwards!”
Kaelyn C.Less than 6 months ago
“Dr. Paez is an amazing doctor. I have health anxiety and OCD and he made me feel extremely comfortable and safe through the entire process.”
Jade H.October 13, 2025

About Dr. Marco Paez

Dr. Marco A. Paez was born in Miami, Florida. He attended Miami-Dade College and Florida International University (FIU). He graduated with a competitive degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in Psychology. He then matriculated at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. where he graduated with his Medical Doctorate degree in 2012. During his medical school training, he studied abroad in Argentina where he provided patient care to the community. His talents and passion for patient care took him to Chicago, Illinois where he completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine from Loyola University Medical Center. During his residency, he received a resident research award for his work on Celiac Disease. He then completed his Gastroenterology Fellowship at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C. During his fellowship, he was privileged to have worked alongside leading expert physicians in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He also completed rotations in Gastroenterology at the Washington D.C., Veterans Affair Medical Center, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and Kaiser Permanent Medical Center in Northern Virginia. Dr. Paez is passionate about all aspects of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He has a particular clinical interest in Interventional Gastroenterology as he completed his advanced fellowship training in Interventional Endoscopy and Endosonography at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California in 2019. He developed advanced endoscopic skills including endoscopic mucosal resection of large polyps (EMR), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatophraphy (ERCP). Dr. Paez is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is also a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), American Gastroenterological Association (AGA),

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Areas of expertise

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Upper GI endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Upper GI endoscopy
Colonoscopy

Office locations

United Medical Doctors (1 of 2)
4244 Riverwalk Pkwy, Ste 290, Riverside, CA 92505
United Medical Doctors - Yorba Linda | Gastroenterology (2 of 2)
16677 E Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
1 of 2

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Georgetown University, Doctor of Medicine
  • Loyola University Medical Center, Internship in Internal Medicine
  • Loyola University Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
  • Howard University Hospital, Fellowship in Gastroenterology
  • Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Fellowship in Interventional Gastroenterology

Professional memberships

  • American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • American Gastroenterological Association
  • American College of Gastroenterology

Awards and publications

  • Dr. Marco Paez was Medical Director of the GI division of Citrus Valley Medical associates in Corona, CA where received multiple awards including Presidents Award Recipient of 2020 and selected for Corona’s “40 Under 40 Award” in 2020.

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1902167695

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.93
Wait time
4.94
Bedside manner
4.89
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Very nice he explained everything and was very kind and patient office staff very nice and welcoming
Verified patient
Doctor was courteous and explained things in detail. Very easy to work with. Highly recommended!
Verified patient
Dr Paez was very through and asked a lot of questions. He took my concerns seriously and gave me a good action plan afterwards!
Verified patient
Dr. Paez is an amazing doctor. I have health anxiety and OCD and he made me feel extremely comfortable and safe through the entire process.
Verified patient
Very thorough and informative.
Verified patient
Dr. Paez is so incredibly nice, friendly, and a great listener. I never once felt rushed through the consultation. He patiently listened to me talking about my health issues and concerns. I felt extremely reassured proceeding with a plan of action with him. Staff was very organized and friendly. I was able to book an initial consultation as well as future appointments with Dr. Paez within a very reasonable time frame.
Verified patient
Overall everything went super well. Office was nice and clean with lots of information to read while you wait. Doctor and nurse were very polite they greeted me with big smiles, which made me feel more at ease.
Verified patient
I had a great visit with Dr. Paez! He was incredibly friendly and made me feel very comfortable throughout my appointment. He took the time to explain everything clearly and mentioned that my procedure would take place just down the street, which I really appreciated. However, when I checked out with the front office, I was surprised to learn that my insurance wasn’t accepted at the Orange County location, and I would need to go to the Riverside office instead—over an hour away with a 6:45 AM check-in time. Definitely a bit of a bummer, and I wish I had known this information earlier. The office itself was clean and welcoming, but I did notice the front staff didn’t seem very cheerful. They looked tired and weren’t very engaging, which made the checkin/checkout process feel a bit impersonal. Overall, Dr. Paez was wonderful, and I’m glad I had the chance to meet with him! I just hope future patients get all the insurance details upfront to avoid any last-minute surprises. ??
Verified patient
My experience at Dr. Paez's office was excellent: I arrived early and was seen early. He has an engaging manner while still being focused on the details of and motivation for the plan of care. I was able to schedule another appointment within a week: super-grateful for the efficiency of the staff as well. Although I had to drive some ways for the appointment, I think that, in the end (given what I read about other gastroenterology practices), choosing that route will probably save me time overall.
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I had a great experience with Dr. Paez and his receptionist, Urelly. They were so welcoming and made me feel very comfortable. Dr. Paez answered all of my questions and really took time with me.
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Dr. Marco Paez has 2 office locations, including in Yorba Linda and Riverside, view full addresses on Dr. Paez's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Marco Paez have?

Dr. Marco Paez is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Marco Paez?

Dr. Marco Paez frequently sees patients for Colonoscopy, Gastroenterology Consultation, Hemorrhoids, Illness, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Marco Paez on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Marco Paez speak?

Dr. Marco Paez speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Marco Paez in reviews?

71 patients have reviewed Dr. Marco Paez. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.93/5. They have a 4.89/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.94/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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