Dr. Naveen Gara, MD
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Dr. Naveen Gara, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Naveen Gara, MD is a gastroenterologist in Escondido, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Escondido, CA 92025
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Gastroenterology & Liver Institute
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- Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Sat: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Sun: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Gara is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway Poway, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Gara specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Gara's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gara
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| 1 Star | 14% | 14% |
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About Me
biography
Dr. Naveen Gara earned his Medical degree from Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, India. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI. He then did 2 fellowships, one in Hepatology (liver diseases) at...read moreGastroenterology
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Georgetown University|georgetown University|national Institutes Of Health|national Institutes Of Health
Fellowship HospitalUniversity Of Hawaii
Residency HospitalUniversity Hawaii Ja Burns School Of Medicine
Internship HospitalUniversity Of Health Sciences / Andhra Medical College
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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