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Mohammed Saadi, MD
4.6
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Gastroenterology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Community
Insurance
Mohammed Saadi, MD
4.6
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Gastroenterology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Community
Insurance
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Accepting new patients
Location and phone
San Diego Advanced Gastroenterology Associates
9001 Grossmont Boulevard
Suite 606
La Mesa, CA 91941
Get directions619-303-9000
Fax: 619-303-9999San Diego Advanced Gastroenterology Associates
9001 Grossmont Blvd
Suite 604
La Mesa, CA 91941-4094
Get directions619-303-9000
Fax: 619-303-9999
Care schedule
San Diego Advanced Gastroenterology Associates
9001 Grossmont Boulevard
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About Mohammed Saadi, MD
Age: 43
In practice since: 2021
Education
Mayo Clinic: Fellowship
Texas Tech University: Residency
Temple University: Fellowship
University of Baghdad School of Medicine: Medical School
Texas Tech University: Internship
Hospital affiliation
Areas of focus
- Ampullectomy to resect ampullary polyps
- Biopsy
- Celiac disease/gluten intolerance
- Colitis
- Colon cancer screening
- Colonoscopy
- Crohn's disease
- Diseases of the gallbladder and bile duct
- Diseases of the pancreas
- Diverticulitis
- Endobiliary ablation for cholangiocarcinoma
- Endoflip for diagnosis
- EndoRotor
- Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)/Cholangioscopy, pancreatoscopy, electrohydraulic, and laser lithotripsy
- Endoscopic suturing
- Endoscopic ultrasonography
- Endoscopy
- Enteral stenting (esophageal, colonic, duodenal)
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal reflux
- EUS-guided cystogastrostomy and necrosectomy for pancreatic pseudocysts and abscesses
- EUS-guided drainage of peri-rectal cancer
- EUS-guided liver biopsy
- EUS-guided portosystemic pressure gradient measurement (EUS-PPG)
- EUS/fine-needle biopsy/celiac block/neurolysis
- Fatty liver
- Gallstones and bile duct stones
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- High-resolution manometry for diagnosis
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- LGBTQ health
- Liver biopsy
- Malabsorption
- Over-the-scope clips
- Pancreatic biliary disease
- Pancreatic cancer
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and cryotherapy to ablate neoplastic Barrett
- Removal of colon polyps
- Resection of difficult polyps or submucosal tumors: FTR
- Small intestinal balloon enteroscopy
- Stenting
- Swallowing difficulties/disorders
- Ulcer evaluation/treatment
- Ulcerative colitis
- Ultrasonic endoscopy
- Video capsule endoscopy
To confirm coverage for specific treatments and procedures, contact your physician or health plan.
NPI
1245591387
Insurance plans accepted
Mohammed Saadi, MD, accepts 28 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.6
117 ratings
Patient ratings
Provider included you in decisions
4.7
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.5
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.6
Care Provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
4.6
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.7
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
April 23, 2026
5.0
The doctor was amazing. He knew my history. He talked to me about my history. He showed me visuals of what's going on in my body. Talk to me about past procedures explain to me guidelines for weight loss colonoscopy fatty liver showed me a healthy liver explained where I'm at on the spectrum that my liver is healthy. He was so fabulous and so professional. I've already recommended him to four people.
Verified Patient
April 9, 2026
3.8
The PA discussed something with me then prescribed something else. Very confusing. Have called tje office multiple times but no return phone call
Verified Patient
March 23, 2026
5.0
Everyone was wonderful can't ask for a better group.
Verified Patient
March 16, 2026
2.0
Does Not have good bedside manner.
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