Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. David C. Kunkel

Gastroenterology
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
12
conditions
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

David Kunkel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California.

Dr. Kunkel is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Gastroparesis, Encopresis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kunkel has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

28 Total Publications

Expert Clinical Consensus on Body Surface Gastric Mapping Phenotypes for Gastroduodenal Disorders: 'Auckland Classification' v1.0.
Expert Clinical Consensus on Body Surface Gastric Mapping Phenotypes for Gastroduodenal Disorders: 'Auckland Classification' v1.0.
Journal: Neurogastroenterology and motility
Published: February 23, 2026
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888-309-8273
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David C. Kunkel

How do I make an appointment with Dr. David C. Kunkel?

You can book an appointment with Dr. David C. Kunkel by calling their office at 800-926-8273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. David C. Kunkel a top-rated expert for Bowel Incontinence?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David C. Kunkel is classified as an Elite expert for Bowel Incontinence, 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. David C. Kunkel specialize in?

While Dr. David C. Kunkel is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Bowel Incontinence, Gastroparesis, and Encopresis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. David C. Kunkel participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. David C. Kunkel has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bowel Incontinence. You can view a list of Dr. David C. Kunkel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. David C. Kunkel accept my insurance?

Dr. David C. Kunkel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-926-8273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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