
Dr. Matthew E. Sitzer MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
4647 Zion Ave San Diego CA, 92120About
Dr. Matthew Sitzer is a gastroenterologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Sitzer specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Sitzer performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Donald C. Lipkis MD6719 ALVARADO RD SAN DIEGO CA 92120
- Dr. Barbara H Jung M.D.9500 Gilman Dr La Jolla CA 92093
- Samir Gupta MD200 West Arbor Dr San Diego CA 92103
- Dr. Edward C Paredez M.D.9850 Genesee Ave La Jolla CA 92037
- Dr. Andrew G Mayer MD9850 Genesee Ave La Jolla CA 92037
- Dr. Michael Thomas Bennett MD8008 Frost St San Diego CA 92123
Nearest Hospitals
SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
7901 FROST ST SAN DIEGO CA 92123ALVARADO HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl
6655 ALVARADO ROAD SAN DIEGO CA 92120