Unio Specialty Care - Gastroenterology


Unio Specialty Care - Gastroenterology is a private gastroenterology and hepatology practice in Temple City, in the San Gabriel Valley. Our doctors are specialty-trained to care for a broad range of digestive and liver diseases and perform many diagnostic and screening gastrointestinal (GI) procedures. We see patients in our office and in local San Gabriel Valley hospitals.

Services


GI Conditions

We specialize in treating various digestive and liver problems, including acid reflux or heartburn, stomach or abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hepatitis B, hepatitis C, cirrhosis, hemorrhoids, celiac disease, Barrett's esophagus, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

GI Procedures

We offer a comprehensive list of GI procedures, including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, small bowel enteroscopy, video capsule endoscopy (PillCam), high-resolution esophageal manometry, 24-hour pH testing, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and hemorrhoid banding.

Gastroenterologists Serving Temple City, Arcadia & the San Gabriel Valley

Our GI doctors diagnose and treat digestive and liver conditions for patients from Temple City, Arcadia, San Gabriel, Pasadena, Monrovia, Monterey Park, Rosemead, and nearby cities. We are in-network with most PPO plans and Medicare, and care is available in English, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Spanish, and Indonesian.

Conditions we treat

Procedures & tests

Why patients choose us

  • In-network with most PPO plans, Medicare, and local IPAs
  • Vietnamese-speaking gastroenterologist (Dr. Ken D. Nguyen) and Mandarin-speaking gastroenterologists (Dr. Tim Chen, Dr. Dana Pan); medical Spanish (Dr. Pan) and Indonesian (Lianna, FNP-C)
  • Procedures at Valley Digestive Health Center and USC Arcadia Hospital
  • Liver elastography (FibroScan) in our office
  • Clinical trials for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease
  • Online booking, including same-day appointments

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Innovators in Digestive Health Care 


Expertise 

Our doctors specialize in complex GI and liver diseases and are skilled in a wide range of GI procedures. We bring that knowledge and skill together to give our patients exceptional care.

Quality

We hold ourselves to high standards and deliver quality GI care that is cost-conscious for our patients and the healthcare system. Our physicians are registered with and report quality data to the GI Quality Improvement Consortium (GIQuIC).

Compassion 

Our physicians and staff give thoughtful, attentive care that considers your physical, mental, emotional, and financial health. We provide patient-centered care that treats you as a person, not just a patient.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you accept PPO insurance?

Yes. We are in-network with most major PPO plans, including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Medicare, plus many local IPAs and medical groups. See our accepted insurances for the full list.

Do I need a referral to see a gastroenterologist?

PPO plans usually let you see a specialist without a referral, but check your plan's rules. HMO plans and IPAs generally need a referral from your primary care doctor.

Do your providers speak Vietnamese, Chinese, Spanish, or Indonesian?

Yes. Dr. Ken D. Nguyen speaks Vietnamese, and Dr. Tim Chen and Dr. Dana Pan speak Mandarin. Dr. Pan also speaks medical Spanish. Our nurse practitioner, Lianna, FNP-C, speaks Indonesian and basic Spanish. Our procedure instructions are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese.

Where are you located?

Our office is at 6271 Rosemead Blvd, Temple City, CA 91780, at the southwest corner of Longden Ave and Rosemead Blvd, with free on-site parking. We serve patients from Arcadia, San Gabriel, Pasadena, Monrovia, Monterey Park, Rosemead, El Monte, and nearby cities. Procedures are performed at Valley Digestive Health Center and USC Arcadia Hospital in Arcadia.

Can I schedule a screening colonoscopy without an office visit first?

Many healthy adults can. Our direct access colonoscopy program lets eligible patients skip the pre-procedure office visit.

Do you offer FibroScan (liver elastography)?

Yes. We perform liver elastography in our Temple City office to check for liver fat and scarring in fatty liver disease, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and other liver conditions.

What are your office hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Call 626-898-4560.