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Alissa G. Speziale, MD
4.9
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Gastroenterology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
Alissa G. Speziale, MD
4.9
Doctor of medicine (MD)
Gastroenterology
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy
Insurance
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Accepting new patients
Virtual visits available
Location and phone
Sharp Rees-Stealy San Diego Gastroenterology
2929 Health Center Drive
Floor 1
San Diego, CA 92123-2762
Get directions858-939-6531
Fax: 858-874-2351Sharp Rees-Stealy San Diego Gastroenterology
2929 Health Center Drive
Floor 1
San Diego, CA 92123-2762
Get directionsSharp Rees-Stealy Scripps Ranch Gastroenterology
10672 Wexford St.
Floor 2, Suite 202
San Diego, CA 92131-3969
Get directions858-621-4145
Fax: 858-621-4107Sharp Rees-Stealy Scripps Ranch Gastroenterology
10672 Wexford St.
Floor 2, Suite 202
San Diego, CA 92131-3969
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About Alissa G. Speziale, MD
Appointments for Sharp Rees-Stealy Gastroenterologists are by referral from a Sharp Rees-Stealy primary care physician only. Working with a patient to improve their health and quality of life and prevent illness is a privilege. I enjoyed doing this for the United States Navy for 10 years and now look forward to serving the Sharp community as well.
Age: 52
In practice since: 2008
Gender: Female
Languages: English
Education
University of Florida: Internship
University of Florida: Residency
Johns Hopkins University: Medical School
Naval Medical Center San Diego: Fellowship
Hospital affiliation
Areas of focus
- Biopsy
- Celiac disease/gluten intolerance
- Colitis
- Colon cancer screening
- Colonoscopy
- Crohn's disease
- Diseases of the gallbladder and bile duct
- Endoscopy
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal reflux
- Fatty liver
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Liver biopsy
- Liver disease
- Malabsorption
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Removal of colon polyps
- Small intestinal balloon enteroscopy
- Swallowing difficulties/disorders
- Ulcer evaluation/treatment
- Ulcerative colitis
- Video capsule endoscopy
To confirm coverage for specific treatments and procedures, contact your physician or health plan.
NPI
1235118597
Insurance plans accepted
Alissa G. Speziale, MD, accepts 34 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.9
317 ratings
Patient ratings
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.9
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.9
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.9
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
June 22, 2026
5.0
Dr Speziale is the the reason I stay in the network. She's amazing
Verified Patient
June 21, 2026
5.0
Dr SPEZIALE spent the time to ask me how I was doing, explain the process and procedure, and answer all of my questions.
Verified Patient
June 8, 2026
5.0
Good job Sharp team.
Verified Patient
June 8, 2026
5.0
No issues arise for further treatment. I got a clean bill of health
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