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Gastroenterology and Digestive Health | UC San Diego Health

GastroenterologySan Diego, CA

★★★☆☆2.7/5524 reviews across 3 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • U.S. News & World Report: 4/5 (Patient Experience) (25 to 91 reviews (depending on site/provider))
  • UC San Diego Health Provider Profile (Dr. Thomas Savides): 5/5 (52 reviews)
  • Yelp (General Hillcrest Medical Center): 2.4/5 (447 reviews)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Highly skilled and knowledgeable specialists, particularly for complex conditions like IBD and Crohn's disease
  • Successful patient outcomes including remission and life-saving care
  • Some providers described as excellent, caring, and thorough in addressing patient questions
  • Access to advanced medical research and innovative treatments

Common complaints

  • Long wait times for appointments and procedures
  • Administrative issues, including difficulties with appointment scheduling, cancellations, and prior authorizations
  • Concerns regarding bedside manner, perceived lack of empathy, or dismissiveness from certain providers
  • Challenges in getting timely follow-up or office communication

In patients' words

"I have only three words to summarize Dr. Joshua Rubin and UCSD Gastroenterology in general: Incompetent, careless, and irresponsible."

LocalityBiz (User Review)

"He knows what he is talking about. He genuinely cares about his patients and about having individualized care. He listens to my concerns and answers all of my questions with an incredible patience."

Vitals (Patient review of Dr. William Sandborn)

"Although he doesn’t have a great bedside manner, he is a genius when it comes to treating Crohn’s Disease. He saved my life, and several of my friends that I have referred."

Healthgrades (Patient review of Dr. William Sandborn)

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6].

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