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Dr. Jacob Korula, MD

Dr. Jacob Korula, MD

Gastroenterology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Jacob Korula, MD is a gastroenterologist in Arcadia, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Korula has extensive experience in Liver Disease and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities USC Arcadia Hospital and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

622 W Duarte Rd Ste 302 Arcadia, CA 91007

Make an Appointment

(626) 447-5339

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Korula is affiliated with USC Arcadia Hospital Arcadia, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Korula is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Korula specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Korula's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Korula

3.5

11 ratings, 5 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Great physician - highly recommended – Oct 31, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joseph Dawson in Monrovia – Nov 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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J in CULVER CITY, CA – Jun 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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HS – May 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Calabasas, CA – Jan 05, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Jacob Korula, MD is a gastroenterologist in Arcadia, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Korula has extensive experience in Liver Disease and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY /...read more

  • Gastroenterology

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  • L A Co Usc Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Dr M.g.r. Medical University / Madras Medical College

    Medical School, 1972

  • Madras Medical College, Tamil Nadu Dr Mgr Medical University

    Medical School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Internal Medicine
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Dr. Korula is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Jacob Korula M.D. A Professional Medical Corp.622 W Duarte Rd Ste 302 Arcadia, CA 91007
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • USC Arcadia Hospital

      300 W Huntington Dr
      Arcadia, CA 91007
      Recipient of 8
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      73%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital

      1225 Wilshire Blvd
      Los Angeles, CA 90017
      Recipient of 9
      hospital awards

      Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      72%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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