Dr. John J Hong MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
16405 Sand Canyon Ave #250 Irvine CA, 92618About
Dr. John Hong is a gastroenterologist practicing in FALLBROOK, CA. Dr. Hong 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. Hong performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
University of Miami School of Medicine in Florida M.D. 1995
University of Miami, School of Medicine, Miami, FL Medical Degree
UC Irvine, School of Medicine, Irvine, CA Other Degree
University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL Other Degree
Gastroenterologist Medical Degree
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Awards
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition Compassionate Doctor
Treatments
- Weight Loss Procedures
- Colonoscopy
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Egd
- CT Enterography
- H. Pylori Breath Testing
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Treatment
- Barrett’s Esophagus Ablation
- Fecal Incontinence Treatment
- Hydrogen Breath Testing
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American College of Gastroenterology
- Professional Member American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Professional Member American Society of Bariatric Physicians
- Professional Member Southern California Society of Gastroenterology
- Professional Member Christian Medical & Dental Association
Fellowships
- University of Chicago Hospitals & Pritzker School of Medicine Gastroenterology
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