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Dr. Naveen Gara, MD

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.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

8 am
to
4:30 pm

Tuesday

8 am
to
4:30 pm

Wednesday

8 am
to
4:30 pm

Thursday

8 am
to
4:30 pm

Friday

8 am
to
4:30 pm

Saturday

8 am
to
4:30 pm

Sunday

8 am
to
4:30 pm
Call to Book
935 E Pennsylvania Ave
Escondido, CA 92025

Locations

Gastroenterology & Liver Institute

Office935 E Pennsylvania Ave Escondido, CA 92025
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • 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
  • Directions
New Patient?
(858) 437-9941

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Gara is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway Poway, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Gara specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Gara's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gara

4.4
7 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
14%
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Awesome Doctor!
Dr. Gara is very professional, treats you with the upmost care. Recommend him 100%And all the ladies in his stall are very friendly, patient , and knowledgeable. A plus service
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Maria Cullins – Feb 11, 2025
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Dr, Naveen Gara is a doctor I highly recommend and respect. Dr. Gara goes above and beyond helping patients understand their health needs. He is very approachable and genuinely cares about the well-being of his patients. His knowledge about his specialty is outstanding! In seeing four medical doctors, Dr. Gara was able to assess my situation properly and had come up with the appropriate intervention to my symptoms. He was able to manage my health care needs professionally while letting me know that he will do all that he can to help me go through it regardless of any outcome. That is very special when it comes to our health nowadays and a doctor like him is rare to find. It is hard to find a doctor that truly cares and understands what patients are going through. Dr. Gara and his staff took care of me and my other family members in the past as well. They are an excellent team that everyone should know about and recognize! Highly recommended and we can fully trust!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jucel Villareal – Nov 21, 2024
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He was very kind and to the point and genuinely concerned
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Kathy Norman – Oct 08, 2024
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Dr. Gara helped me feel at ease with my procedure
Dr. Naveen Gara's knowledge, approachability, and genuine care are a welcome attribute in today's health care environment. Dr. Gara was very kind, as well as that of his staff, and they were all informative and thorough in explaining the test I would undergo and how best to prepare for it. I highly recommend him!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tammy – Feb 06, 2024
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Excellent Doctor
Amazing. Takes time to explain and listen. Professional, knowledgeable, and I highly recommend.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Tracy S – Aug 11, 2023
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I highly recommend Dr. Gara. I have been to him a few times now, and he is so knowledgeable, thorough, and explains everything in detail. Excellent physician!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Nancy Woolfrey – Jan 27, 2022
Dr. Gara's Reply –
Thank you for your kind words.
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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 more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Georgetown University|georgetown University|national Institutes Of Health|national Institutes Of Health

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Hawaii

    Residency Hospital
  • University Hawaii Ja Burns School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Health Sciences / Andhra Medical College

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd
    Poway, CA 92064
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient 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 awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy
    Escondido, CA 92025
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient 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

    America’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

    View all awards
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