


Dr. Catherine Frenette, MD
Dr. Catherine Frenette, MD is a gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rush Medical College in 2001. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA 92037Make an Appointment
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Dr. Catherine Frenette, MD is a gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rush Medical College in 2001. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Mercy Hospital...read moreGastroenterology
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Scripps Mercy Hospital
Fellowship HospitalScripps Mercy Hospital
Residency HospitalScripps Mercy Hospital
Internship HospitalRush Medical College
Medical School, 2001
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- Recipient of 29
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
85%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsGastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 38
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
75%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family10% higher than the national average
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