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Joshua Penfield, MD

Medical doctor (MD)
Gastroenterology (board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy

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Location and phone

  1. Sharp Rees-Stealy San Diego
    2929 Health Center Drive
    San Diego, CA 92123
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About Joshua Penfield, MD

Appointments for Sharp Rees-Stealy Gastroenterologists are by referral from a Sharp Rees-Stealy primary care physician only. At the age of 4, I was in a car accident after being hit by a drunk driver and spent a long time in the hospital recovering from a head injury. This experience and the years that followed definitely fostered my interest in medicine as both an art and a science. My philosophy of care is to listen and put the needs of the patient first while doing so with empathy and compassion. I do not see patients as diseases or conditions but as people who have a wealth of personal experience and interesting stories, and whom I can learn from. My philosophy in practicing the science of medicine is to provide the best care possible using literature, data and evidence to support the medical decisions I make. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, long-distance running and hiking.
Age:
 40
In practice since:
 2021
Languages: 
English
Education
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester):
 Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Foundation:
 Residency
Warwick Medical School:
 Medical School
Maine Medical Center Pancreaticobiliary Center:
 Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Foundation:
 Internship
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Areas of focus
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NPI
1356508402
Patient portal
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Insurance plans accepted

Joshua Penfield, MD, accepts 37 health insurance plans.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
226 ratings
Patient ratings
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.9
Care provider’s efforts to include you in decisions about your care
4.9
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.9
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
August 30, 2023
5.0
Dr. Performed his job as expected. I woke up and was in a lot of discomfort but he proceeded. I was told this would be my last colonoscopy because of my age! Wow! That was a bit blunt!
Verified Patient
August 24, 2023
5.0
Very nice gentleman he listened and answered my questions. He showed compassion
Verified Patient
August 24, 2023
5.0
Dr. took time to listen to my concerns.
Verified Patient
August 24, 2023
5.0
Doctor was amazing
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