Why Patients Choose the Los Angeles Gastroenterologist
Peyton Berookim, MD, FACG is an award winning Los Angeles gastroenterologist with an office conveniently located in Los Angeles. He maintains board certification with both the American Board of Gastroenterology and the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Berookim completed his fellowship in Digestive Diseases at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, which is consistently ranked as one of the top gastroenterology programs in the country. He is now the director of the Gastroenterology Institute of Southern California where he treats patients for a broad range of digestive disorders.
Dr. Berookim Focuses on Cancer Prevention
Dr. Peyton Berookim is dedicated to early and effective esophageal cancer prevention. His expert use of the most advanced and minimally invasive treatments such as RFA for Barrett’s esophagus makes him a Los Angeles gastroenterologist leader. Dr. Berookim has the honor of serving as the co-director of the Barrett’s Esophagus Center of Excellence at La Peer Health Systems. This is one of the few clinical centers in the United States with an advanced level of specialization in the treatment of esophageal disorders.
A Caring, Expert Los Angeles Gastroenterologist
Here is what one patient had to say about the importance of seeing a GI doctor who gives top priority to treating patients well: “My visit to Dr. Berookim’s was fantastic. His office was clean and classy. He actually listened to what I had to say and did his best to work through my issues. Even though my problem didn’t turn out to be as serious as initially thought, he still kept in touch just to make sure everything was good and to offer additional advice. I really appreciate that he went the extra mile for me.” – Laury W.
Dr. Berookim makes it his business to stay up to date with the best methods for patient care. “I’m excited about the use of the EsoPill for diagnosing Barrett’s esophagus. This FDA approved technology pill gives me a fast and simple way to do an initial screening without any preparation or sedation. In addition, the use of radiofrequency ablation allows me to eliminate Barrett’s esophagus cells to keep my patients safe from esophageal cancer.”
Dr. Berookim’s Credentials
Fellowship Training: Digestive Diseases, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Residency: Internal Medicine, Charles Drew University
Board-Certified: American Board of Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Honorary Appointments: Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology
Member: American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association,
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Medical Association, Los Angeles County Medical Association
Directorship: Barrett’s Esophagus Center of Excellence, La Peer Health Systems
Hospital Privileges: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Awards: America’s Top Gastroenterologist, America’s Top Physicians, UCLA Chancellor’s Humanitarian Award, Patients’ Choice Award, Best of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles Magazine Super Doctors
To learn more about the Los Angeles gastroenterologist, or to schedule a consultation or a screening for Barrett’s esophagus, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and greater LA area patients can call 310.271.1122.
