Dr. Rusha Modi, MD

Dr. Rusha Modi, MD

Gastroenterologist
1520 San Pablo St, Ste 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90033

At a glance

4.72 stars (25 reviews)
94% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 46 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford, more+ ·
Works at Keck Medicine of USC - Medicine
Speaks English

Office location

Keck Medicine of USC - Health Sciences Campus
1520 San Pablo St, Ste 1000, Los Angeles, CA, 90033

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Acid reflux
Colonoscopy
Acute gastrointestinal bleeding
Upper GI endoscopy
Acid reflux
Colonoscopy
Acute gastrointestinal bleeding
Upper GI endoscopy

More about Dr. Rusha Modi, MD

Dr. Modi is a board certified physician in internal medicine, gastroenterology and hepatology. He has spoken at national conferences on techniques to improve colon cancer screening as well as on diverticular disease. His research focuses on a wide range of areas including quality improvement in endoscopy and nutrition in high performance athletes. He is a faculty member at the newly created Gehr Center for Implementation Science, where he focuses on ways to improve the quality of healthcare. He is also a researcher at the USC Center for Body Computing, where he explores the role of digital health and clinical informatics in chronic disease management. Dr. Modi’s approach to care focuses on listening to the whole patient in order to protect and preserve health, while respecting the patient’s values. He strives to provide compassionate and comprehensive care that utilizes the latest scientific evidence and also respects the art of healing.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Brown University, Doctor of Medicine
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Internship in Categorical Medicine
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
University of California Los Angeles Medical Center, Fellowship in Gastroenterology

Practice

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)

Awards and publications

Current Surgical Therapy The Management of Refractory Ascites. 2016.
Computer versus physician identification of gastrointestinal alarm features Int J Med Inform. 2015 Dec; 84(12):1111-7.
Hepatitis C Virus Infection Is Systemic: Meeting Additional Goals J Infect Dis. 2015 Aug 01; 212(3):343-4.
Computer-generated vsphysician-documented history of present illness (HPI): results of a blinded comparison. Am J Gastroenterol. 2015 Jan; 110(1):170-9.
Increased risk for irritable bowel syndrome after acute diverticulitis Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2013 Dec; 11(12):1614-9.
Adenoma detection rate is necessary but insufficient for distinguishing high versus low endoscopist performance Gastrointest Endosc. 2013 Jan; 77(1):71-8.
Diverticular disease as a chronic illness: evolving epidemiologic and clinical insights Am J Gastroenterol. 2012 Oct; 107(10):1486-93.

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1649421850

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.72
Wait time
3.50
Bedside manner
4.88
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25 reviews
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Great doctor. Thorough and clear explanation of issues and treatment. I highly recommend him.
It was a pleasure talking with Dr. Modi. He put my mind at ease.
Great.
Thorough visit.
Good communication & plan going forward.
Friendly, informative, professional.
Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Rusha Modi work with?

Dr. Rusha Modi works with Keck Medicine of USC - Medicine.

Where is Dr. Rusha Modi's office located?

Dr. Rusha Modi's office is located at 1520 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033.

Which board certifications does Dr. Rusha Modi have?

Dr. Rusha Modi is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Rusha Modi?

Dr. Rusha Modi frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, Gastroenterology Consultation, Hemorrhoids, and Stomach Pain. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Rusha Modi on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Rusha Modi speak?

Dr. Rusha Modi speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Rusha Modi in reviews?

25 patients have reviewed Dr. Rusha Modi. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.72/5. They have a 4.88/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

Rusha Modi does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time.