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Dr. Danny Issa, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine (2011)

Professional interests include: interventional endoscopy, gastrointestinal cancer, colorectal cancer, and more.

25775 Mcbean Parkway Suite 214
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

(661) 255-2420

Dr. Danny Issa, MD is a gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Danny Issa, MD is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Health, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA and UCLA West Valley Medical Center.

Office Locations

UCLA West Valley Medical Center

100 Medical Plaza Suite 205
Los Angeles, CA 90095

(310) 208-5400

(310) 208-3788

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UCLA West Valley Medical Center

25775 Mcbean Parkway Suite 214
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

(661) 255-2420

(661) 259-0552

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7345 Medical Center Drive Suite 420
West Hills, CA 91307

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

In The News

“He said Tyson, who suffered the ulcer flareup on May 26, has been under the care of Danny Issa, a gastroenterologist at UCLA.”—"Mike Tyson to resume training for Jake Paul fight: What to know", USA Today, July 2024

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny Issa, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny Issa, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	136
inpatient care	136

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Issa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	19
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Issa, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Danny Issa, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	51
Dementia	26
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny Issa, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny Issa, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	214
inpatient care	214

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Issa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	11
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	30
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Issa, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Danny Issa, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	47
Dementia	25
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny Issa, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny Issa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	78
gastrointestinal procedures	87
hospital care	53
image guided procedures	14
inpatient care	53
minimally invasive procedures	87
minor procedures	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Issa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	14
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Issa, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Danny Issa, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny Issa, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny Issa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
diagnostic procedures	91
doctor visit	134
gastrointestinal procedures	161
hospital care	45
image guided procedures	17
inpatient care	45
minimally invasive procedures	161
minor procedures	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	91
stent placement (stenting)	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Issa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	20
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Issa, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Danny Issa, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny Issa, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny Issa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
diagnostic procedures	132
doctor visit	193
gastrointestinal procedures	249
hospital care	75
image guided procedures	16
inpatient care	75
minimally invasive procedures	249
minor procedures	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	154
stent placement (stenting)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	51

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Issa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	31
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	31
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Issa, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Danny Issa, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Danny Issa, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny Issa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	34
diagnostic procedures	212
doctor visit	216
gastrointestinal procedures	326
hospital care	141
image guided procedures	34
inpatient care	141
minimally invasive procedures	326
minor procedures	34
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	241
stent placement (stenting)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	73

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Issa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	41
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	35
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Issa, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Danny Issa, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danny Issa, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Danny Issa, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

aspiration	20
diagnostic procedures	122
doctor visit	155
gastrointestinal procedures	205
hospital care	110
image guided procedures	20
inpatient care	110
minimally invasive procedures	205
minor procedures	20
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	138
stent placement (stenting)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	51

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Issa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	16
Non-Hispanic White	143
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	25
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	61
85 and over	24
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	101

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danny Issa, MD From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Danny Issa, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	16
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Danny Issa, MD graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine in 2011. He completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. He is certified by the Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine (2011)

Residency: Cleveland Clinic (2015)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (2015)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Danny Issa, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Health

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

UCLA West Valley Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Danny Issa, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California and UFCM Health System.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Danny Issa, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

TRICARE

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Prime Health

First Health

HealthSmart

Centivo

Health Net of California

UFCM Health System

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Danny Issa, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Lilly USA, LLC	$38,487 ZEPBOUND $29,056	Effient $51	$9,380
Boston Scientific Corporation	$32,549 GENERAL BILIARY DEVICES $25,000	APOLLO ESG System $5,100	EXALT Model D $1,346	SPYGLASS $210	OverStitch NXT Endoscopic Suturing System $139	Other $754
CONMED Corporation	$514 CONMED Biliary $501	ESU Generators $12
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$447 Olympus Endoscopic Ultrasound Scopes $267	Olympus Hemostasis Devices $180
Cook Medical LLC	$379 Hemospray $191	ECHOTIP INSIGHT $106	FUSION $81
Other	$1,868 Olympus EMR & ESD Devices $267	X-Tack Endoscopic HeliX Tacking System $235	LINX Reflux Management System $125	REMICADE $120	XIFAXAN - 550MG $114	Other $1,008

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$40,125
Grant	$25,000
Food and Beverage	$6,141
Travel and Lodging	$2,909
Education	$69

Biography

Dr. Danny Issa works as an adult gastroenterology. Clinical interests for Dr. Issa include esophageal cancer, gastrointestinal motility disorders, and interventional endoscopy. Dr. Issa appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and more. Before completing his residency at Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Issa attended medical school at the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Issa has received professional recognition including the following: Super Doctors Southern California Rising Stars. He is professionally affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. According to UCLA Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Santa Clarita, CA.