Expertise in
29
conditions

Dr. Walid S. Ayoub

Gastroenterology
Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
11800 Wilshire Blvd, 
Los Angeles, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
29
conditions
Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
11800 Wilshire Blvd, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

Walid Ayoub is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Ayoub is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hepatitis C, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 67 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Pih Health Hospital-Whittier
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION
11800 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Other Locations
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION
2400 E Katella Ave, Suite 400, Anaheim, CA 92806
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION
1601 Dove St, Suite 275, Newport Beach, CA 92660
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION
8635 W 3rd St, Suite 465w, Los Angeles, CA 90048
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Ayoub 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.

4 Clinical Trials

A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Volixibat in the Treatment of Cholestatic Pruritus in Patients With Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Volixibat in the Treatment of Cholestatic Pruritus in Patients With Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 26, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Volixibat
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Two-part, Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Double Blind, Multicenter, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Linerixibat for the Treatment of Cholestatic Pruritus in Participants With Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
A Two-part, Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Double Blind, Multicenter, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Linerixibat for the Treatment of Cholestatic Pruritus in Participants With Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 22, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Linerixibat
Study Phase: Phase 3
A 52-week, Placebo-controlled, Randomized, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Seladelpar in Subjects With Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) and an Inadequate Response to or an Intolerance to Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA)
A 52-week, Placebo-controlled, Randomized, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Seladelpar in Subjects With Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) and an Inadequate Response to or an Intolerance to Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 02, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
Pravastatin Intervention to Delay Hepatocellular Carcinoma Recurrence
Pravastatin Intervention to Delay Hepatocellular Carcinoma Recurrence
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 22, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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67 Total Publications

Refined liver MRI-derived cT1 thresholds capturing hepatic fat fraction enhance mortality risk prediction.
Refined liver MRI-derived cT1 thresholds capturing hepatic fat fraction enhance mortality risk prediction.
Journal: JHEP reports : innovation in hepatology
Published: January 28, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Walid S. Ayoub

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walid S. Ayoub?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Walid S. Ayoub by calling their office at 310-231-2121. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Walid S. Ayoub a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walid S. Ayoub 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. Walid S. Ayoub specialize in?

While Dr. Walid S. Ayoub is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Hepatitis C. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Walid S. Ayoub participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Walid S. Ayoub has published 67 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Walid S. Ayoub's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Walid S. Ayoub accept my insurance?

Dr. Walid S. Ayoub accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-231-2121 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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