Dr. Koorosh Kooros, MD, AGAF, Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
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Dr. Koorosh Kooros, MD, AGAF

Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology

3/5(4)
477 N El Camino Real C204 Encinitas CA, 92024
Rating

3/5

About

Dr. Koorosh Kooros is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Kooros is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatric gastroenterologist, Dr. Kooros diagnoses and treats gastrointestinal diseases and disorders in children. Pediatric gastroenterologists typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Kooros can oversee and manage all areas related to gastrointestinal tract of his patients.

Education and Training

Medical School

University of Pecs

Pecs University of Medical Science 1991

Board Certification

Pediatric Gastroenterology (Pediatrics)

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Gastroenterology

Provider Details

Male English, Farsi

Areas of expertise and specialization

EndoscopyColonoscopyGI disorders in ASD (autism)EoE

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Director of Advanced Endoscopy Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, UCSD 2017 - 2021
  • Director, Pediatric Endoscopy University of Rochester Medical Center 2004 - 2010
  • Medical Director, Pediatric Liver Transplant Program University of Rochester Medical Center 2005 - 2007

Awards

  • Mom-Approved Doctor 2014 Dallas Child Magazine 
  • Strong Star 2010 University of Rochester Medical Center/Strong Memorial hospital 
  • Best Clinical Biochemist of the Year 1990 University Medical School of Pecs 

Professional Memberships

  • NASPGHAN  
  • AGA  
  • ASGA  
  • North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition  

Fellowships

  • Tufts Medical Center - GME   2004

Internships

  • St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY

Fellowships

  • TUFTS University, Floating Hospital for Children, Boston, MA

Professional Society Memberships

  • AGA, ASGA, NASPGHAN, AAP

Professional Affiliations

  • AAP, AGA, ASGA, NASPGHAN

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Caring for my patients, treating them as if they were my own children

Areas of research

  • Autism and GI disorders

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Hawaii

Hobbies / Sports

  • Soccer, biking, hiking

Favorite professional publications

  • Gastroenterology, JPGN

Areas of research

Autism and GI disorders

Dr. Koorosh Kooros, MD, AGAF's Practice location

United Medical Doctors

477 N El Camino Real C204 -
Encinitas, CA 92024
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8110 BIRMINGHAM WAY -
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
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Patient Experience with Dr. Kooros


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