Overview
Robert Mecum is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Whittier, California.
Dr. Mecum is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Specialties
Licenses
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
14350 Whittier Blvd Ste 305, Whittier, CA 90605
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Mecum 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.
Los Angeles-Gi Liver Clinic
Norah Terrault is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Terrault is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
Los Angeles-Gi Liver Clinic
James Buxbaum is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Buxbaum is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.
UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center
Dr. Jason Samarasena is a UCI Health physician who specializes in treating gastrointestinal disorders, including gastroesophageal reflux disease, esophageal disease, pancreatic cysts, biliary tract disorders, gastric intestinal metaplasia and colorectal cancer.His research interests include advanced endoscopic imaging, characterization and treatment of pancreatic cysts, confocal laser endomicroscopy, bowel preparation before colonoscopy, endoscopic mucosal resection and endoscopic submucosal dissection.Samarasena received his medical degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada, where he graduated on the Dean’s List. He completed both general gastroenterology and interventional endoscopy fellowships at UC Irvine.Press Ganey has named Samarasena as one of the top five physicians for patient satisfaction in the ambulatory surgery group at UCI Health. He was named the 2016 Teaching Attending of the Year by the UC Irvine Gastroenterology Fellowship. He is the current president of the Orange County GI Society.Nickname: Dr. Sam. Dr. Samarasena is highly rated in 49 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Jaundice, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Samarasena is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert A. Mecum
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert A. Mecum?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert A. Mecum by calling their office at 562-789-5577. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert A. Mecum a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert A. Mecum is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding, 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. Robert A. Mecum specialize in?
While Dr. Robert A. Mecum is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Gardner Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Robert A. Mecum accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert A. Mecum accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 562-789-5577 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Mecum isAdvanced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Mecum isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Mecum isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Mecum isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Mecum isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Mecum isAdvanced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- IndigestionDr. Mecum isAdvanced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Mecum isAdvanced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Anal FissureDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Berdon SyndromeDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Berdon Syndrome.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EndoscopyDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- EsophagitisDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- GastrectomyDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- GastritisDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- GastroparesisDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Hepatic Cystic HamartomaDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma.
- HepatitisDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- JaundiceDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Juvenile Polyposis SyndromeDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Menetrier DiseaseDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Menetrier Disease.
- Morning SicknessDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- ObesityDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- ProctitisDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Mecum isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
