Dr. Erik G. Kerekes M.D., Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Erik G. Kerekes M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

5/5(1)
401 Old Newport Blvd 101 Newport Beach CA, 92663
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About

Dr. Erik Kerekes was born and raised in South Pasadena, California. He graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a double major in Biopsychology and Biological Sciences. Subsequently, he completed medical school at Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, followed by a transitional internship at New York Medical College. He then went on to Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he completed his Internal Medicine residency in 2002 and Gastroenterology fellowship in 2005. Dr. Kerekes is certified by the American Board of Gastroenterology and is a Fellow in the American College of Gastroenterology. After 15 years of practice with the premier gastroenterology group in Long Beach, CA, he moved his practice to Newport Beach, CA where he has privileges at Hoag Hospital. Dr. Kerekes is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care in general gastroenterology to his patients. In his free time, Dr. Kerekes and his wife Christine enjoy movies, beach living, sports, traveling and above all, spending time with their two children.

Board Certification

Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish 20 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

EGDColonoscopyERCPHemorrhoid BandingGERDUlcerColon Cancer PreventionCrohn's DiseaseUlcerative ColitisDiverticulosisCirrhosis

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Gastroenterology  

Dr. Erik G. Kerekes M.D.'s Practice location

Erik Kerekes, MD, Inc

401 Old Newport Blvd 101 -
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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New patients: 949-321-4400
Fax: 949-321-4463
https://drkerekes.com/

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Dr. Erik G. Kerekes M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 1 patient. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
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HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIANl

ONE HOAG DRIVE NEWPORT BEACH CA 92663

Head northeast on Old Newport Boulevard 45 ft
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COLLEGE HOSPITAL COSTA MESAl

301 VICTORIA STREET COSTA MESA CA 92627

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Turn left onto Hospital Road 279 ft
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FAIRVIEW DEVELOPMENTAL CENTERl

2501 HARBOR BOULEVARD COSTA MESA CA 92626

Head northeast on Old Newport Boulevard 45 ft
Turn left onto Hospital Road 279 ft
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Turn left onto Harbor Boulevard 1.5 mi
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