Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Vijay R. Pottathil

Gastroenterology
Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia
1301 Shoreway Rd Ste 100, 
Belmont, CA 
Accepting New Patients
17 Years of Experience
Expertise in
3
conditions
Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia
1301 Shoreway Rd Ste 100, 
Belmont, CA 

Overview

Vijay Pottathil is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Belmont, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

Dr. Pottathil is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Pottathil is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IA

Hospital Affiliations

Sequoia Hospital
San Mateo Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • 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
Health Plan of San Mateo
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
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

Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia
1301 Shoreway Rd Ste 100, Belmont, CA 94002

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Pottathil 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.

2 Total Publications

The Impact of Night-time Emergency Department Presentation on Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Outcomes.
The Impact of Night-time Emergency Department Presentation on Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Outcomes.
Journal: Journal of clinical gastroenterology
Published: March 18, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vijay R. Pottathil

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vijay R. Pottathil?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Vijay R. Pottathil by calling their office at 530-248-6081. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Vijay R. Pottathil a top-rated expert for Alcoholic Cirrhosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vijay R. Pottathil is classified as an Advanced expert for Alcoholic Cirrhosis, 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. Vijay R. Pottathil specialize in?

While Dr. Vijay R. Pottathil is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Gardner Syndrome, and Turcot Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Vijay R. Pottathil participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Vijay R. Pottathil has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Alcoholic Cirrhosis. You can view a list of Dr. Vijay R. Pottathil's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Vijay R. Pottathil accept my insurance?

Dr. Vijay R. Pottathil accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 530-248-6081 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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