Dr. Donald C. Lipkis MD, Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Donald C. Lipkis MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(22)
6719 Alvarado Road Suite 206 San Diego California, 92120
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4/5

About

Dr. Donald Lipkis is a gastroenterologist practicing in San Diego, California. Dr. Lipkis 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. Lipkis performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

University of Southern California

Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1973

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1973

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Gastroenterology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 52 years of experience

Clinical Trials

Areas of expertise and specialization

GastroenterologyLiver Disease

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Conducted Public Speaking in the Past -

Treatments

  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Acid Reflux
  • Colon Polyps
  • Diverticulosis
  • Pain
  • Hernia
  • Vascular Disease

Internships

  • LAC + USC Medical Center (Internal Medicine)

Fellowships

  • LAC + USC Medical Center (Gastroenterology)

Professional Society Memberships

  • San Diego County Medical Society, California Medical Association, American College of Gastroenterology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterological Association, Southern California Society of Gastroenterology

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Being a good diagnostician, having good beside manner, great relationships with patients and colleagues, and on-going education.

Dr. Donald C. Lipkis MD's Practice location

6719 Alvarado Road Suite 206 -
San Diego, California 92120
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6719 ALVARADO RD -
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120
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Patient Experience with Dr. Lipkis


4.0

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Dr. Donald C. Lipkis MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 22 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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