
Dr. Matthew Eric Viernes M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
3923 Waring Rd Suite A Oceanside CA, 92056Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Our office has been serving residents of San Diego's North County for over 40 years. We provide advanced care for patients with digestive and liver diseases. Our team of experienced physicians, mid-level ...
Education and Training
Univ of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi MD 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology- 1999
Provider Details
Treatments
- Colonoscopy
- Egd
Fellowships
- Scripps Clinic, Green Hospital Gastroenterology 2001
Experience & Accolades
- MD2001North County Gastroenterology Medical Group, Inc.
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- Dr. Javaid Ahmed Shad M.D.3923 Waring Rd Oceanside CA 92056
- Dr. Thomas Casimir Krol M.D.3923 Waring Rd Oceanside CA 92056
- Dr. John J Hong MD521 EAST ELDER ST FALLBROOK CA 92028
- Dr. Christopher Emile Devereaux M.D.3923 Waring Rd Oceanside CA 92056
- Dr. Steven Dilauro MD2876 Camino Serbal Carlsbad CA 92009
Nearest Hospitals
PALOMAR HEALTH DOWNTOWN CAMPUSl
555 E VALLEY PARKWAY ESCONDIDO CA 92025SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITASl
354 SANTA FE DRIVE ENCINITAS CA 92024