Gastroenterology
Thomas Savides, M.D.
Distinguished Professor of Clinical Medicine; Chief Experience Officer; Interim Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, University of California San Diego
Thomas Savides, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and Distinguished Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of California San Diego (UCSD). He serves as Chief Experience Officer at UC San Diego Health and Interim Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, overseeing patient, team member, and physician experience. He founded and directs UCSD Health's endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) program, recognized as one of the premier U.S. programs for diagnosing and staging gastrointestinal,
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- UCSD School of Medicine — M.D., 1987
- UCLA Medical Center — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1991-1993
- UCLA Medical Center — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1987-1990
- Indiana University Medical Center — Fellowship Hospital, 1994
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — America's Top Doctors
2004-2007, 2009-2021 (17 years)
- San Diego Magazine — Top Gastroenterologist
- San Diego Magazine — Top Doctor
2016, 2020-2021, 2025 (4 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health
- UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Medical Center
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience
35+ years in practice