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Digestive care with time to listen.

I'm Dr. Pauline Yasmeh, a fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. My concierge practice cares for a limited number of patients — so every visit gets the time, attention, and direct access your health deserves.

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Board-certified internal medicine
Fellowship-trained gastroenterology
Farsi & Spanish spoken
A different kind of GI practice

Medicine the way it should feel.

Digestive symptoms are complex, and many of my patients come to me after months — or even years — of searching for answers. I built my practice around the belief that exceptional care begins with listening.

Longer, unhurried appointments

I intentionally care for fewer patients, so every visit has room for your full story — not a 10-minute slot.

Direct access to your physician

Questions between visits go to me — not a phone tree. I personally oversee your care from consultation through follow-up.

Care I'd want for my own family

Evidence-based, individualized plans that look for the underlying cause — never one-size-fits-all.

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“Every patient deserves to feel heard, informed, and confident in their care.”
Dr. Pauline Yasmeh
Pauline Yasmeh, MDGastroenterology · Los Angeles
How I can help

From screening to answers.

Whether you're due for a screening colonoscopy or searching for the cause of symptoms you've lived with too long, I provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for the full spectrum of digestive health.

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Prevention

Colonoscopy

Screening and surveillance colonoscopy with polyp removal — one of the only tests that can actually prevent cancer.

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Upper Endoscopy

Evaluation of heartburn, swallowing difficulty, abdominal pain, and anemia — with biopsies when needed.

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Capsule Endoscopy

A swallowable camera that photographs the small intestine — no sedation, no scope.

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Breath Testing

Non-invasive testing for SIBO and food intolerances that often explain chronic bloating.

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Conditions I Treat

Reflux, IBS, IBD, celiac disease, bloating, constipation, swallowing problems, and more.

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Patient FAQ

Straight answers to the questions I hear most — from colonoscopy prep to celiac testing.

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Training & scholarship

Rigorously trained. Genuinely invested.

From UCLA to fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology, my path has been shaped by outstanding mentors — and by research that keeps my care current.

20+
Publications
Peer-reviewed papers and presentations at DDW, ACG, and AASLD.
3
GI societies
Member of ASGE, AGA, and ACG.
3
Languages
Care in English, Farsi, and Spanish.
LA
Home
Born and raised in Los Angeles — and proud to return home to practice.
Board-Certified, Internal Medicine (ABIM) Fellowship-Trained, Gastroenterology & Hepatology UCLA Alumna Active Colorectal Cancer Researcher
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Every patient deserves the same care, attention, and advocacy I would want for my own family.
Pauline Yasmeh, MD
Good to know

Questions patients ask me

What is concierge gastroenterology? +
It's a personalized approach to digestive healthcare that prioritizes access, time, and continuity. I intentionally care for a smaller number of patients so I can offer longer appointments, direct communication, and timely scheduling — care tailored to you, not a one-size-fits-all approach. Learn how it works →
When should I get my first colonoscopy? +
For most adults at average risk, colorectal cancer screening should begin at age 45. If you have a family history of colon cancer or polyps, inflammatory bowel disease, or certain hereditary conditions, screening may need to start earlier. I review your personal and family history to recommend the schedule that's right for you.
Do I need a referral to see you? +
In many cases, no — particularly if you have a PPO plan or are paying directly for your care. As a concierge practice, I also see patients who don't have insurance. My office is happy to help you understand your options.
Which symptoms should never be ignored? +
Blood in your stool, black or tarry stools, difficulty swallowing, persistent abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, ongoing vomiting, iron deficiency anemia, or jaundice all deserve prompt evaluation — they should never be dismissed as stress, hemorrhoids, or aging without an appropriate workup.
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