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On average, patients who use Zocdoc can search for a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, book an appointment, and see the Gastroenterologist within 24 hours. Same-day appointments are often available, you can search for real-time availability of Gastroenterologists in Los Angeles who accept your insurance and make an appointment online.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for a Los Angeles Gastroenterologist who takes your insurance. Just choose your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. If you’re not sure which plan you have, you can use Zocdoc’s insurance checker to find out.
Zocdoc is a free online service that helps patients find Gastroenterologists in Los Angeles and book appointments instantly. You can search for Los Angeles Gastroenterologists by symptom or visit reason. Then, choose your insurance plan. Based on that information, you’ll see a list of providers who meet your search criteria, along with their available appointment slots.
When you search for Los Angeles Gastroenterologists on Zocdoc, you can filter your results by gender, in addition to other criteria. That way, you’ll only see Gastroenterologists in Los Angeles who match your preferences.
On Zocdoc, you can search specifically for Los Angeles Gastroenterologists with availability after 5 p.m.
You can use Zocdoc to find Gastroenterologists in Los Angeles who are highly rated by other patients. These ratings are based on verified reviews submitted by real patients. Every time a patient completes an appointment booked on Zocdoc, they’re invited to review their experience. Each review must comply with Zocdoc’s guidelines.
Gastroenterologists in Los Angeles on Zocdoc who see patients through online video visits will have a purple video icon on their profiles. You can also filter your search results to show only Gastroenterologists who offer video visits.
Most insurers provide coverage for video visits at the same cost as in-person visits. You can search on Zocdoc specifically for Gastroenterologists in Los Angeles who accept your insurance for video visits by selecting your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. We recommend you check with your insurance carrier directly to confirm your coverage and out of pocket costs for video visits.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for a Gastroenterologist who has appointments available before 10:00 am, or after 5:00 pm. Just choose the special hours filter at the top of our search page.
Zocdoc let's you see real-time availability for Gastroenterologists in Los Angeles. Many Gastroenterologists offer appointments on Saturdays and Sundays.
As of May 2026, Los Angeles, CA, has about 214 licensed gastroenterologists. (Medpro)
Approximately 3,482,140 people in California, which is about 9% of the population, generally experience an eating disorder in their lifetime. You should see a gastroenterologist for an eating disorder when you experience gastrointestinal complications such as severe abdominal pain, vomiting, reflux, constipation, malnutrition, or unexplained digestive symptoms related to disordered eating. (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 2024; Acute, 2025)
In recent years, there have been about 2,848 inpatient hospitalizations for eating disorders in California. A gastroenterologist evaluates, diagnoses, and manages the gastrointestinal and metabolic complications that result from eating disorders. (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 2024)
The colorectal cancer screening rate among adults aged 45 and older in California is approximately 53%. A gastroenterologist diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent colorectal cancer through screening procedures such as colonoscopy and management of gastrointestinal conditions. (American Cancer Society, 2025)
To find the best gastroenterologists in Los Angeles, CA, look at board certification, years of experience, patient reviews, and insurance acceptance. On Zocdoc, you can compare doctors by ratings, availability, and location to make the right choice.
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