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Dr. Thomas Savides, MD

Gastroenterology
4.7 (11)
Map Pin Small La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Thomas Savides, MD

Dr. Thomas Savides, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in La Jolla, CA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 36 years of experience. They graduated from UCSD Sch of Med and is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Savides an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Savides works at Practice in La Jolla, CA with other offices in San Diego, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Hemorrhoids along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Savides' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 28, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-2347
  2. 2
    Uc San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7000
  3. 3
    Uc San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-la Jolla
    9350 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-6834
  4. 4
    Uc San Diego Student Health Svc Pharmacy
    9500 GILMAN DR, La Jolla, CA 92093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-9100

Hospital Affiliations
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  • UC San Diego Medical Center

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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
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Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)

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    4.7
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    About Dr. Thomas Savides, MD

    Specialties
    • Gastroenterology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1588649081
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Indiana University Med Center
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • UCLA
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • UCSD Sch of Med
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Harvard Coll
    Undergraduate School

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Thomas Savides, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Savides is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Savides has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Savides has seen patients for Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Hemorrhoids, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Savides on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Savides. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Savides.

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