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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I saw him for maybe 2 min for him to say very abruptly almost rude because of my insurance it will be 4-5 months before I can have my procedure done! And none of the therapy that the very sweet nurse practitioner spoke of was covered by my insurance gave me no other help. No other ideas to get help was kind of rude and just told me that they would call me in a few months and let me know when they can get me in.
Oct-2024
He's my hero! I recently had an emergency dealing with my feeding tube. The doctor that I saw put in a balloon type which, in 17 years of being on a tube, I've never used. It was horrible, caused almost constant pain, and didn't work at all for the way I use it to eat. I called Dr Bortniker's office, talked to a nurse about my situation and was in there 5 days later getting it changed back to the type I've had. Pain is gone and I'm comfortably able to eat.
Highly recommend this doctor and his staff!
Oct-2024
Excellent, knowledgeable Doctor Who cares about you and answers your questions carefully. I highly recommend him.
Oct-2024
He was very nice
Oct-2024
As a former NYC and East Coast Type A go getter, I appreciate his honest, direct, no fluff, no bluff straight forward professional intelligent and simple clinical options and solutions oriented style and demeanor. I'm also in healthcare and medical, so he instantly anticipated my needs wants and wishes without judgement, just accountability for my self inflicted health issues while also team oriented solutions and options to address my health issues, challenges and genetics. Thanks, Dr. Ethan! Glad we finally crossed paths. Wish we met sooner, but let's rock!
Oct-2024
He made me comfortable in the consultation about the procedures I was scheduling for.
Oct-2024
He was very nice, informative, and friendly..
Oct-2024
My questions were answered and a plan of action was determined by a Dr. Bortniker on my first visit. I am impressed with his knowledge and expertise.
Oct-2024
Waiting forappointmentlasdiscussed on 10/2. I have arranged for driver to.bring me there and pick me up after procedure .Thank you Jim Greene
Oct-2024
Thank you, doctor to help me out God bless you
Oct-2024
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GU-Encinitas
320 Santa Fe Dr Suite 108 Encinitas, CA 92024
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.
I saw him for maybe 2 min for him to say very abruptly almost rude because of my insurance it will be 4-5 months before I can have my procedure done! And none of the therapy that the very sweet nurse practitioner spoke of was covered by my insurance gave me no other help. No other ideas to get help was kind of rude and just told me that they would call me in a few months and let me know when they can get me in.
He's my hero! I recently had an emergency dealing with my feeding tube. The doctor that I saw put in a balloon type which, in 17 years of being on a tube, I've never used. It was horrible, caused almost constant pain, and didn't work at all for the way I use it to eat. I called Dr Bortniker's office, talked to a nurse about my situation and was in there 5 days later getting it changed back to the type I've had. Pain is gone and I'm comfortably able to eat. Highly recommend this doctor and his staff!
Excellent, knowledgeable Doctor Who cares about you and answers your questions carefully. I highly recommend him.
He was very nice
As a former NYC and East Coast Type A go getter, I appreciate his honest, direct, no fluff, no bluff straight forward professional intelligent and simple clinical options and solutions oriented style and demeanor. I'm also in healthcare and medical, so he instantly anticipated my needs wants and wishes without judgement, just accountability for my self inflicted health issues while also team oriented solutions and options to address my health issues, challenges and genetics. Thanks, Dr. Ethan! Glad we finally crossed paths. Wish we met sooner, but let's rock!
He made me comfortable in the consultation about the procedures I was scheduling for.
He was very nice, informative, and friendly..
My questions were answered and a plan of action was determined by a Dr. Bortniker on my first visit. I am impressed with his knowledge and expertise.
Waiting forappointmentlasdiscussed on 10/2. I have arranged for driver to.bring me there and pick me up after procedure .Thank you Jim Greene
Thank you, doctor to help me out God bless you