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Priya Kathpalia

MD

Gastroenterologist
Esophageal specialist and amateur photographer

Dr. Priya Kathpalia is a gastroenterologist with a special interest in esophageal and other gastrointestinal motility disorders – conditions related to secretions and how food passes through the digestive tract. Her training includes performing colonoscopies, polypectomies (polyp removal) and endoscopies of the upper digestive tract.

Prior to concentrating on motility disorders, Kathpalia's research focused on inflammatory bowel disease and liver diseases.

After earning her medical degree at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Kathpalia completed a residency in internal medicine at Loyola University Medical Center, serving as chief resident. She then completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at UCSF, where she trained with international experts in the study of the esophagus.

Kathpalia belongs to the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Northern California Society for Clinical Gastroenterology.

In her free time, Kathpalia enjoys traveling, photography and tennis.

  • Education

    Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, 2010

  • Residencies

    Loyola University Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2014

  • Fellowships

    UCSF Medical Center, Gastroenterology, 2017

  • Board Certifications

    Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Assistant Professor

  • Languages

    Hindi

    Spanish

I sincerely strive to treat my patients as if they were my own family members.

Where I see patients (5)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    145 Ratings
    About our process
    Nov 12, 2023
    Smiled Engaging. Eye contact. Clinical understanding.
    Sep 19, 2023
    Seems really good. But the follow up for testing has not been good. 2 month wait for radiology and can't get an appointment with the doctors office for testing.
    Jul 14, 2023
    She is excellent doctor personally I will recommend to others
    Dec 14, 2022
    I would not recommend any medical clinic because all my friends/family have their own health plans.
    Nov 22, 2022
    The doctor was great. I don't know what will be happening further until I meet with the surgeon to see if surgery will work for my condition. It's a big disappointment to have to wait 4 MONTHS for the CONSULT appointment. That's a crazy wait when you need surgery.
    Oct 23, 2022
    Dr Kathpalia was professional knowledgeable encouraging and empathetic
    Aug 30, 2022
    Especially appreciated the care providers attitude and tone of authentic caring. After the meeting I was left with a relaxed sense that I was in good hands. Thank you.
    Aug 11, 2022
    Top notch! Impressive professional clear compassionate knowledgeable calm respectful responsive
    Jun 09, 2022
    Dr. Kathpalia is a superb doctor with a great manner with patients. Very easy to talk to and she is extremely courteous and empathetic.
    Jun 08, 2022
    When I spoke about my concern with the new medication the doctor seemed unconcerned. When I asked about going back on my prior medication the doctor flatly refused. It was a very poor experience
    May 01, 2022
    Very good experience!
    Mar 15, 2022
    The bulk of the session was spent with the resident which was fine and as expected the MD part of the appointment honed in on a few key points. This is always a bit mysterious as some points brought up with the resident then go unanswered as I already mentioned them once but they got filtered out the first round so to speak. This was fine by me given it was my first appointment. The resident was great and the doctor was great. The MD sorted through what she saw as most essential to address and focused on those points and I have learned it is up to me to be persistent if it still bothers me though I wonder if every patient knows they have to be persistent. I experienced this focus on two or three main issues as part of the doctor's ability to manage an appointment (I have a lot of questions). I will f/u by mychart messaging to clarify a few points but was very satisfied with the appointment and felt the doctor honed in on some points (that I did not expect) that have since proved to be very helpful to me ie a daily treatment she recommended that I was not asking for. Both providers were knowledgeable kind and professional and did not minimize my concerns all around a very good first appointment.

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