Paul Wetzel is a Gastroenterologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Wetzel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Wetzel is currently accepting new patients.

Board Certification: Certified by American Board of Internal Medicine, GastroenterologyFellowship Training: Duke University Medical CenterInternship and Residency: University of California, San Diego Medical CenterMedical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolProfessional Memberships: Member, American Gastroenterological AssociationMember and Fellow, American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Mundorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Nicholas Placone specializes in diagnosing and treating manycomplex conditions in Gastroenterology and Hepatology and he alsohas sub-specialized training in treatment of esophageal and motilitydisorders of the GI tract. ❝ I believe in patient-centeredmedical care and dedicatingthe time to understand eachpatient’s specific needs andensure understanding about theirown disease processes in orderto form a personalized plan ofcare together.❞—Nicholas Placone, MD Fellowship: Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellow from the University ofSouthern California-Los Angeles (USC) and Los Angeles General MedicalCenter (LAC)Residency: Internal Medicine Residency from University of California, DavisMedical School: Doctor of Medicine from Medical College of WisconsinUndergraduate: Joint Major Mathematics and Economics and Minor inBiology from University of California, San DiegoProfessional Memberships: American College of Gastroenterology (ACG),American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), AmericanNeurogastroenterology and Motility Society (ANMS). Dr. Placone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis B, Jaundice, Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Endoscopy.

Jose Yongco is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Yongco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

Natalia Schwartz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Gary Cushing is a Gastroenterologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Cushing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Vance Rodgers is a Gastroenterologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Rodgers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Mark Stilphen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Stilphen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Cyclic Neutropenia, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Visceromegaly, and Enlarged Liver.

We understand that visiting the gastroenterologist may be a new experience for you and that you may be in pain or worried about your health. That?s why all the staff at the Santa Maria Digestive Diagnostic Center and Santa Maria Gastroenterology focus on making you feel comfortable and confident in our care. Our physicians and our medical team take extra care to listen to your concerns, answer all your questions and thoroughly explain your condition and treatment options. Dr. Hsia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Quezada earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from TexasA&M Health Science Center College of Medicine. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology/Hepatology training from Los Angeles County/University of Southern CaliforniaMedical Center. He’s skilled in general GI procedures as well as EndoscopicRetrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and performs this procedure at the French Hospital Advanced GI Lab. While in medical school, Dr. Quezada developed a health care program for medical students to participate in treatment of migrant farm worker patients. Dr. Quezada is fluent in Spanish ❝ My care philosophy is to work with my patients to developtheir health goals and do all that is possible to assist themin achieving those goals.❞—Michael Quezada, MD. Dr. Quezada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Toxic Megacolon, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Ijeoma Ofiaeli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Ofiaeli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Varices. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.