Expertise in
17
conditions

Dr. Catherine T. Frenette

Gastroenterology
Scripps Green Hospital
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
La Jolla, CA 
21 Years of Experience
Expertise in
17
conditions
Scripps Green Hospital
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

Catherine Frenette is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 21 years.

Dr. Frenette is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 84 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D

Locations

Scripps Green Hospital
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

3 Clinical Trials

Advancing Liver Therapeutic Approaches (ALTA). The ALTA Consortium Study Group for the Management of Portal Hypertension - A 5-year Longitudinal Observational Study of Patients Undergoing Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) Placement
Advancing Liver Therapeutic Approaches (ALTA). The ALTA Consortium Study Group for the Management of Portal Hypertension - A 5-year Longitudinal Observational Study of Patients Undergoing Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) Placement
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 10, 2026
An Open-Label Study To Evaluate The Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability and PK of MN-001 (Tipelukast) on HDL Function and Serum Triglyceride Levels in NASH and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Subjects With Hypertriglyceridemia
An Open-Label Study To Evaluate The Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability and PK of MN-001 (Tipelukast) on HDL Function and Serum Triglyceride Levels in NASH and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Subjects With Hypertriglyceridemia
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 15, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Emricasan, an Oral Caspase Inhibitor, in Subjects With Decompensated Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Cirrhosis
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Emricasan, an Oral Caspase Inhibitor, in Subjects With Decompensated Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Cirrhosis
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: March 19, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Emricasan
Study Phase: Phase 2
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84 Total Publications

Hepatocellular carcinoma risk reduction associated with antiviral treatment in patients with noncirrhotic chronic hepatitis B: a systematic literature review and comparative meta-analysis.
Hepatocellular carcinoma risk reduction associated with antiviral treatment in patients with noncirrhotic chronic hepatitis B: a systematic literature review and comparative meta-analysis.
Journal: BMC gastroenterology
Published: April 06, 2026
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La Jolla, CA 
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858-295-3054
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Is Dr. Catherine T. Frenette a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Catherine T. Frenette is classified as an Elite expert for Hepatitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Catherine T. Frenette specialize in?

While Dr. Catherine T. Frenette is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Liver Cancer, and Liver Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Catherine T. Frenette participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Catherine T. Frenette has published 84 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Catherine T. Frenette's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Catherine T. Frenette accept my insurance?

Dr. Catherine T. Frenette accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-554-4310 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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