


Dr. Laurel Branch, MD
Dr. Laurel Branch, MD is a gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center and MUSC Medical Center. She is not accepting new patients.
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9350 Campus Point Dr La Jolla, CA 92037Make an Appointment
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Dr. Laurel Branch, MD is a gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center and MUSC Medical Center. She is not accepting new patients.Gastroenterology
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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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
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
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
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.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 20
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 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.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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