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.

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    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    147 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 06, 2023
    Dr. Kathpalia is friendly, kind, compassionate and shows a genuine concern and care for my health issues
    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
    Jun 27, 2023
    Dr Kathpalia and her team are just great-professional, caring, good explainers, very knowledgeable.
    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

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