Dr. Ethan Bortniker, M.D. completed the 7 year BA/MD program at Boston University followed by internal medicine residency at Boston Medical Center. After a year as a hospitalist at Boston Medical Center, Dr Bortniker pursued Gastroenterology fellowship at University of Connecticut where he stayed on as faculty for 3 years actively participating in teaching, research activities in colon cancer prevention, director of motility program, and earned an MBA from UConn.
Dr. Ethan Bortniker, M.D. completed the 7 year BA/MD program at Boston University followed by internal medicine residency at Boston Medical Center. After a year as a hospitalist at Boston Medical Center, Dr Bortniker pursued Gastroenterology fellowship at University of Connecticut where he stayed on as faculty for 3 years actively participating in teaching, research activities in colon cancer prevention, director of motility program, and earned an MBA from UConn.
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First time seeing him, he is fabulous!
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
He was very proactive and listen to my concerns and got the ball rolling and thank you so much
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
I'm not sure what unio care is but their incessant text messaging coming from multiple numbers is really annoying imagine getting other text messages from another doctor's office that does not identify themselves either confusing frustrating and annoying
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Good first meeting with the Dr. Knows his stuff and a lot of fun to talk with.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Explained everything thoroughly and also friendly.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Bortniker was very helpful in explaining what my situation was and making arrangements for my follow-up also put in for my prescription. Very kind and patient answered all of my questions.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
He’s a good person and a nice Dr.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Such a nice doctor! He’s very knowledgeable and explains things well. I highly recommend him.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
His so nice and approachable to people and his spoken soft and nicely.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Thank you for your Offices help.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
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GI-Encinitas
781 Garden View Court Suite #100 Encinitas, CA
GI-San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
11770 Bernardo Plaza Ct Suite 270B San Diego, CA 92128
Dr. Ethan Bortniker, M.D. completed the 7 year BA/MD program at Boston University followed by internal medicine residency at Boston Medical Center. After a year as a hospitalist at Boston Medical Center, Dr Bortniker pursued Gastroenterology fellowship at University of Connecticut where he stayed on as faculty for 3 years actively participating in teaching, research activities in colon cancer prevention, director of motility program, and earned an MBA from UConn.
In 2019, life brought Dr Bortniker to the sunshine of southern California where he joined faculty at UCSD and San Diego VA.
Dr Bortniker has pursued additional clinical training in medical hypnotherapy for patients with Gastrointestinal disorders. Prior to joining Coastal Gastroenterology, Dr Bortniker spent one year with a private practice in Palm Springs.
Dr Bortniker practices general Gastroenterology with an interest in motility, disorders of the brain gut access, prevention of GI tract cancers, liver disease, and general endoscopy including colonoscopy, egd, and capsule endoscopy.
First time seeing him, he is fabulous!
He was very proactive and listen to my concerns and got the ball rolling and thank you so much
I'm not sure what unio care is but their incessant text messaging coming from multiple numbers is really annoying imagine getting other text messages from another doctor's office that does not identify themselves either confusing frustrating and annoying
Good first meeting with the Dr. Knows his stuff and a lot of fun to talk with.
Explained everything thoroughly and also friendly.
Dr. Bortniker was very helpful in explaining what my situation was and making arrangements for my follow-up also put in for my prescription. Very kind and patient answered all of my questions.
He’s a good person and a nice Dr.
Such a nice doctor! He’s very knowledgeable and explains things well. I highly recommend him.
His so nice and approachable to people and his spoken soft and nicely.
Thank you for your Offices help.