Dr. David Kunkel, MD
Dr. David Kunkel, MD is a gastroenterologist in San Diego, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kunkel has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2008. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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4303 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 2110 San Diego, CA 92122Make an Appointment
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| 2 Star | 8% | 8% |
| 1 Star | 8% | 8% |
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About Me
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David C. Kunkel, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal motility disorders, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), swallowing disorders, gastroparesis, bloating and overgrowth...read moreGastroenterology
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University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2008
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- Recipient of 50
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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