Dr. Paul Pockros, MD
Gastroenterology*•Male•Age 71
Gastroenterology*
Dr. Paul Pockros, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Pockros has extensive experience in Liver Disease. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Green Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA 92037Make an Appointment
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Dr. Pockros is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
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Specialties*
- Gastroenterology
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Board Certifications
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 1985
Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center|Scripps Clin
Residency Hospital, 1984
Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1979
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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What are Dr. Paul Pockros, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. Paul Pockros, MD specializes in Liver Disease. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Paul Pockros, MD's office address?
Dr. Pockros' office is located at 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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hospital awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
7% higher than the national average
10% higher than the national average
hospital awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
4% higher than the national average
4% higher than the national average
hospital awards
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
1% higher than the national average
1% higher than the national average
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