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Arcadia’s Best GI Doctors
Our gastroenterologists and staff at Valley Digestive Health Center are dedicated to providing quality, affordable care to the community in our quest to lower colon cancer rates and treat an array of digestive diseases, including Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. We hold ourselves to the highest of standards, as our center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Our board-certified GI doctors specialize in a myriad of GI procedures, including colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and upper endoscopy.
If you are due for a colonoscopy or in need of a GI procedure, don’t put it off any longer. Give us a call today!
For Your Visit
Valley Digestive Health Center is committed to ensuring that your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.
We’re pleased to partner with StopColonCancerNow to help boost colon cancer screenings and prevention for residents in Los Angeles County.
Patient Forms
At Valley Digestive Health Center, your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That’s why we provide online access to a variety of forms that patients may complete before their visit. The following documents will help us expedite the check-in process for your appointment. Please take a moment to download and print the appropriate form(s).
Insurance and Billing
Valley Digestive Health Center accepts most major insurance. We will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Since your insurance policy and coverage are between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and deductibles.
Meet Our Gastroenterologists
Elias A. Tarakji
F.A.C.G., M.D.
Samuel Mourani
M.D.
James Kao
M.D.
Ken D. Nguyen
M.D.
Tim (Tien-Chun) Chen
M.D.
Dana Pan
M.D.
78 Reviews
Jan 13, 2022
Dec 14, 2021
THIS FACILITY IS STATE OF THE ART & THEIR STAFF IS EXTREMELY WELL TRAINED & PROFESSIONAL. I HAVE THE UTMOST TRUST & RESPECT FOR THEIR DOCTORS WHO I HAVE BEEN A PATIENT OF FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS.
Dec 14, 2021
Had a colonoscopy with Dr. Pan and his team. Everyone was warm and kind. Finding doctors can be tough so I can help you decide, go see Dr. Pan at Valley Digestive! They don’t make you feel like patient 4,675.
Nov 16, 2021
Very fast check in. Nurses in the pre-op area were great. Very friendly and caring. Second time using this facility. Dr Mourani, is a great doctor as well
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This was my first procedure with them and they put me at ease and all went well.