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Dr. John Lah, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.0 (21)
Map Pin Small Whittier, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Lah, MD

Dr. John Lah, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Whittier, CA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from NEW YORK Medical College and is affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Los Alamitos Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Lah an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Lah works at Practice in Whittier, CA with other offices in Los Alamitos, CA and Fountain Valley, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lah's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Digestive Health Washington Medical Office Building
    12291 Washington Blvd Ste 201, Whittier, CA 90606 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 947-8478
  2. 2
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    3851 Katella Ave Ste 205, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 430-4449
  3. 3
    Ronald J Policastro MD Inc
    18111 Brookhurst St Ste 5200, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 962-7705

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • PIH Health Whittier Hospital
  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
  • Los Alamitos Medical Center

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Gastritis
Chronic Gastritis
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Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gallstones
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vomiting Disorders
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    3.0
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    About Dr. John Lah, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1437221272
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • NEW YORK Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. John Lah, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lah is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Lah. The overall rating for this provider is 3.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lah.

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