
Dr. Nicole Elizabeth Lopez M.D
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
3855 Health Sciences Drive La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Nicole Lopez is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in SAN DIEGO, CA. Dr. Lopez specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Lopez often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN Medical Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA Other Degree
University of North Carolina, School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC Other Degree
Surgeon Medical Degree
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Dr. Nicole Elizabeth Lopez M.D's Practice location
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103Get Direction
UC San Diego Health La Jolla - Moores Cancer Center - Gastrointestinal Cancers
3855 Health Sciences Drive -La Jolla, CA 92037Get Direction
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- Dr. Lisa A Parry MD3855 Health Sciences Drive La Jolla CA 92037
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Nearest Hospitals
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTERl
200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITALl
4077 5TH AVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
7901 FROST ST SAN DIEGO CA 92123SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLAl
9888 GENESEE AVENUE LA JOLLA CA 92037SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITALl
10666 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD LA JOLLA CA 92037