Chao Digestive Health Institute

At the forefront of digestive health

At the UCI Health Chao Digestive Health Institute, our collaborative team includes nationally recognized, board-certified specialists in gastroenterology, hepatology and surgery. We work together to diagnose, prevent and treat the full range of digestive disorders and cancers.

Our approach to digestive health

For more than two decades, we’ve taken a unique multispecialty, patient-centered approach to digestive health, focusing on collaboration and innovation to provide the best care possible. 

As part of the largest academic health system in California — and the only one in Orange County—we offer the most advanced techniques to treat complex digestive conditions and cancers.

We were the first in the region to create a fully integrated medical and surgical program, ensuring you receive coordinated, expert care from top specialists.

Whether you’re here for prevention, diagnosis or treatment, you’ll benefit from the expertise of nationally recognized, board-certified physicians who are at the forefront of digestive health.

Why choose UCI Health for your digestive health?

Multispecialty, collaborative care

Our team of gastroenterologists and surgeons works closely with medical oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, dietitians, nurses, social workers and case managers to give you high quality, comprehensive care. 

Advanced technology and treatments 

Using the latest research and technology, our digestive health experts create a care plan to meet your specific needs. In many cases, we offer robot-assisted, minimally invasive and noninvasive treatments not available at most other health systems. 

Convenient locations 

With nearly a dozen locations throughout the region, we make it convenient to access advanced digestive healthcare. 

More choices for true personalization

Looking for a female doctor or someone who speaks your language? Our broad and diverse team of digestive health experts means you can find the right provider for you.  

Better patient outcomes

We specialize in treating complex digestive diseases and cancers, so we are among the most experienced in performing advanced procedures to treat them. That means we maintain higher quality standards and our patients have better outcomes with shorter recovery times and fewer complications.  

Clinical trials to advance care 

UCI Health is Orange County’s only academic health system, so our doctors are actively involved in innovating new treatments and conducting clinical research trials. This means you have access to leading-edge therapies and technologies well before they are available elsewhere.

Our locations

The UCI Health Digestive Health Institute (DHI) brings world-class care closer to you.

Our digestive disease specialists see patients at the following locations:

• UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center
  101 The City Drive South, Building 22C
  Orange, CA 92868
  Main Phone: 888-717-GIMD
  Alternate Phone: 714-456-7890
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• UCI Health — Irvine
  19200 Jamboree Road
  Irvine, CA 92612
  Phone: 714-456-7002
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• UCI Health — Laguna Hills
  23961 Calle de la Magdalena, Suite 200
  Laguna Hills, CA 92653
  Phone: 949-238-4100
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• UCI Health — Costa Mesa
  1640 Newport Blvd., Suite 100
  Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  Phone: 949-398-1440
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• UCI Health — Newport Beach
  2161 San Joaquin Hills Rd.
  Newport Beach, CA 92660
  Phone: 949-386-5700
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• UCI Health Digestive Disease Center — Tustin
  1451 Irvine Blvd.
  Tustin, CA 92780
  Phone: 888-717-4463
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• UCI Health Digestive Disease Center — High Desert
  17203 Jasmine St.
  Victorville, CA 92395
  Main Phone: 760-881-3377
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• UCI Health — Yorba Linda
  18637 Yorba Linda Blvd.
  Yorba Linda, CA 92886
  Main Phone: 714-790-8600
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