About Us
YOUR HEALTH IS OUR BUSINESS
Dr. Rafael E. Cuellar trained and specialized at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania -UPMC-where he did extensive research in digestive tract bleeding, esophagus infections, esophageal and stomach problems in eating disorders, liver disease and pharmacology. He has published numerous studies along with world renowned gastroenterologists, hepatologists, transplant surgeons and psychiatrists.Dr. Cuellar has a passion for lifestyle modification and empowering patients to do what they can do for themselves:
- MEDITATION,
- NUTRITION and
- EXERCISE.
He is an experienced gastroenterologist treating from the mildest to the very difficult problems of the
Esophagus, stomach, intestines, and liver issues, including:
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Infrared Destruction of Hemorrhoids
- Heartburn
- Ulcer disease
- IBS
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Colitis
- Blood in Stool, Rectal Bleeding
- Removal of Colon Polyps
- Colon Cancer Detection
Also specializes Liver Diseases such as:
- Acute and Chronic Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Jaundice
News and updates
Proton pump inhibitors no longer linked to dementia -reports in two studies following identical twins published early 2018
Fatty liver improves with increased physical activity and weight loss
Hepatitis C is treatable
Our patients are our purpose
Please don't hesitate to write down all your questions so when you see Dr. Cuellar your visit will be more effective -no matter how long is your list, he will do his best to answer them all.
About Us
Compassionate Healthcare
Rafael E. Cuellar, MD -Gastroenterology in Carlsbad - Vista -Oceanside-San Marcos -Encinitas.
Our mission is to provide you with prompt, personalized, high-quality care. We are dedicated to improving and maintaining your health through preventative care and treating acute and chronic diseases of esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, rectum and liver.
Experienced Medical Professionals
Rafael E. Cuellar, MD -Gastroenterology offers broad array of services geared to address today’s most common non-emergency illnesses and injuries. We know there is no such thing as one-size-fits-all cure, so we never use a one-size-fits-all approach to your diagnosis.
A Personal Approach
Our goal is to improve and maintain your overall health and to empower you with an understanding of your condition and wellness plan.