Edward J. Block, MD
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- Mission Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Jude Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Providence Center for Digestive Health - Mission Viejo
27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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About Edward J. Block
Dr. Block believes that the successful practice of medicine is the most challenging and fulfilling career choice possible. He especially enjoys the unique personal bond between the physician and patient as they work together to improve patient healing.
Dr. Block graduated from Washington University in St. Louis and completed his medical training at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. He had his residency and fellowship training in Internal Medicine at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and UCLA. He completed his Gastroenterology fellowship at University of California, Irvine.
He is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. In recognition of his contributions to medical education, he was awarded the USC Family Practice Attending Physician of the Year award and the American Academy of Family Physicians recognition award for teaching excellence.
He has also been recognized as a Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association and Orange Coast Magazine in 2005.
Dr. Block has held multiple leadership positions including Chief of Gastroenterology at Mission Hospital as well as President of Mission Internal Medical Group.
He has a special interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Reflux Disease.
in Gastroenterology at University of California- Irvine- 1986
1986
in Internal Medicine- Cedars Sinai Medical Center and UCLA- 1984
1984
Cedars Sinai Medical Center and UCLA
1983
Mount Sinai Hospital
1980
Washington University in St. Louis
1975
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Doctor spent ample time discussing my health history and upcoming procedure. Answered all questions. First time meeting the doctor and enjoyed the visit.
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I am happy this provider is still very helpful
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He saved my life. He spotted something strange took a biopsy that came back ok but sent me for tests and then a surgery and it was cancer. He caught it so early he saved my life.
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Dr Block and his staff are amazing. They are very professional yet kind. I was able to get an appointment for a pre-screen right away, and they scheduled my procedure a month earlier than I thought I would get in. Dr. Block himself, is as friendly as he is knowledgeable. No one ever looks foward to a colonoscopy but Dr Block and his staff make it a smooth and easy procedure, and he has earned my trust and confidence.
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Dr. Block is very good.
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Dr Block and his staff provides excellent health care and patient service!
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Providers always provide information and answer my questions. Very pleased
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Dr. Block listened closely to my concerns and provided comforting responses.
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My request for an appointment was handled quickly and efficiently. The the front office and back office staff were kind and considerate. Dr. Block is an extremely kind and compassionate man. Wonderful communication.
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Both Dr. Block and his PA were excellent and really cared about my problem and did not rush.
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Great
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Dr. Block and his staff provided clear and detailed explanation about the diagnostic procedure.
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The doctor and staff were very professional and cordial.
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Good
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I had a great experience with Dr.Blocks office, everyone is very nice & the Dr. Takes time to call you personally!!! That means alot to me. I would highly recommend, Dr. Block cares and seems to be very good at what he does! Thanks Dr. Block.
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The appointment went on schedule and was very productive. Also, follow up for testing was very good.
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Long and successful history with this medical team
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Dr. Block has seen me for 25 years now. Always friendly and professional
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Dr Block and His PA are the very best.
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Dr. Block knows my medical history and I can rely on his assessment
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The visit was efficient and informative.
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Great service from Dr.block
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Dr. Block is very caring and attentive
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Everyone was very nice and professional.
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The Doctor seemed to have limited concern
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Dr. Block answered all my questions, completed a thorough exam and scheduled me for further tests and procedure in a timely manner.
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Excellent!
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Appointment went well. Got a lot of information to use to help with my problem.
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Everything was good
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My wife and I have been Dr. Block's patients for over ten years
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I was very satisfied
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I really like Dr. Block. He is friendly, thoughtful and knowledgeable. Great personality and gave me a lot of confidence in him. He performed a colonoscopy on me May [Date] 2024.
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Very competent; instills a lot of confidence; good listener
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Excellent doctor. Very professional
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Dr. Block has been my gastroenterologist for many years. I especially appreciated how quickly he saw me with this medical issue. The soonest appointment was not until July. However, the scheduler sent a message to Dr. Block and I received a call back within a few hours offering me an appointment the very next morning.
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He's excellent.
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Dr. Block seems very respectful and has a nice bed side manner. I have only seen him one other time for an endoscopy a few years ago.
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My health care team is a really good team.
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I had a brief but pleasant conversation with Dr. Block.
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Dr Block is very compassionate and attentive to my needs. He is not an alarmist and I appreciate that very much
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Very good,
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Dr. Block is professional, courteous, friendly knowledgeable, and easy to talk to
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Dr. Block & his whole staff were truly wonderful. Kind, patient, informative & helpful. I would 100% recommend this provider. I felt like I matter & it showed how much they truly care about their patients.
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Dr Block is a great provider and very good with patient.
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This first appointment went very well. Thank you to Dr. Block and his assistant.
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Very pleasant, interested while I explained my problem, compassionate. Made me feel at ease and that's a big thing.
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Dr. Block was efficient, caring and willing to answer my questions.
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My overall experience was very good, and the information provided was extremely helpful.
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Nothing to report, all okay.
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Loved Dr. Block. He's really personable and takes time to understand his patient's concerns.
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Good experience as normal
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Worked with my schedule to get an appointment for procedure.
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Was a very good experience. Happy with the doctor.
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Dr. Block and his staff have always treated me with respect and care. I would never go to another GI doctor. He is the absolute best. Very, very caring and understanding. My father and brother both died of [ID] cancer, so I am always worried about It. He Is compassionate, and empathetic and takes my concerns seriously.
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Dr. Edward J. Block provided me with excellent patient education. It was comprehensive and clear.
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Caring, understanding & professional.
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All my doctors explain things in an easy to understand manner. They answer all my questions and provide a time for follow up.Dr. Pratt and Dr. Block have directed my health for over 20 years in brilliant ways. I am approaching 82 because of them.
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A little extra wait, but always great service
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Ed Block is my gastroenterologist. I was experiencing about of diverticulitis. Examine me prescribed me a medication and off I went been going to Ed for over 25 years. Always a first guy.
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I have seen Dr. Block before. I was admitted to the hospital in early December with diverticulitis. I had another flare up at the end of January. The staff got me in ASAP. I was also told to follow up with Dr Block after hospital stay.
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The best doctor answered all questions and concerns made me feel very comfortable about the procedure
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dr. Block is one of the best with a great reputation
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Excellent experience
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This visit could not have been better. Doctor was excellent, thorough and pleasant, as were all other staff members I encountered. I plan to be a regular patient of Doctor Block.
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Appreciate the professional pleasant interaction.
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Dr Laura ley sorry I dont know correct spelling of her but she and Dr block are awesome......
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Dr. Block has always been in tune to my concerns.
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I truly appreciate the wonderful care and treatment
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Dr. Block remains my go-to gastroenterologist. His expertise, demeanor, and care are laudable.
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No bad experience
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Very knowledgeable about my condition. Very understanding and professional.
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Some technical difficulty but overall the appointment went well.
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Dr Block and his staff are always awesome!
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Very good
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Dr Block has managed my Crohn's for 30 years. I trust what he says.
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No bad experiences. All good experiences
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Dr. Block and his PA are terrific.
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When I called for an apptmnt the dr was completely booked for December but I was able to get a December apptmnt when someone cancelled. Which was perfect!
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Excellent doctor
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Dr Block was excellent
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Thank you.
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Great experience, I feel like I am getting the best care possible.
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He listened! We discussed options that were unclear to me. I left with a better understanding and actions available to me.
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Caring- looks at you- wants feedback after visit
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Dr Block is a caring and knowledgeable doctor. He cares about his work and hus patients.
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Clinician was informed about my medical needs and attentive to what I said to him. My questions were answered, and the necessary followup clinical appointment and procedure were scheduled.
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I received great care
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Dr. Block is very professional. He listened to my concerns and put my mind at ease. Office staff and nursing staff were also excellent . I would recommend Dr. Block and his staff to everyone
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Great doctor
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Very pleased with this provider and all Heritage doctors
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He's a good listener and offered follow up suggestions.
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I couldn't get in to other providers for two months but this office worked out a way to fit me in. I am beyond grateful!!
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Dr.Block is a very very caring and concerning Dr..You are in great handsWhen you. Have a Dr lBLOCK. I WILL HAVE noOTHER GASTRO ORENDOSCOPY DOCTORTHEN DOCTOR. EDWARDBLOCK. .AND HIS VERYGOOD STAFF. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCHGOD BLESS YOU..A WO,DERFUL EXPERIENCE GO SEE FORYOUSELF YOU WILL LOVE YOUR EXPERIENCE. [Name(s)]
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Excellent
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Dr Block is the bestHe is caring, knowledgeable and professional
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Very happy with my visit with Dr.Block. I would recommend him to my friends and family.
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As usual Dr. Block and his staff were outstanding. Thanks for the care that I received.
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Took time to hear my health problems
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Prep for my endoscopy was thorough, taking longer than the exam itself
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Clinical Interests
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Liver Function Blood Test
- Abnormal Stool
- Achalasia
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Alcoholic Hepatitis
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Anemia
- Anorexia
- Autoimmune Enteropathy
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm Of Colon
- Biliary Tract Disease
- Blood In Stool
- Bravo Ph Test
- Breath Testing
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Burping
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Celiac Disease
- Cholangioscopy
- Cholangitis
- Cholecystitis
- Cholelithiasis
- Cholestasis
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Pancreatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Clostridium Difficile
- Clostridium Infections
- Cold Therapies
- Colitis
- Colon Polypectomy
- Colonic Inertia
- Colonic Polyps
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Screening
- Constipation
- Crigler Najjar Syndrome
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
- Digestive Disorders
- Diverticular Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Double Balloon Enteroscopy
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- End Stage Liver Disease
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection Of Esophagus
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection Of Large Colon Polyps
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy
- Eosinophilic Colitis
- Eosinophilic Enteritis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Gastritis
- Epigastric Pain
- Eructation
- Esophageal Disease
- Esophageal Disorder
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Esophageal Mass
- Esophageal Motility Disorders
- Esophageal Spasm
- Esophageal Stricture
- Esophageal Ulcer
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagitis
- Fatty Liver
- Fecal Impaction
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding Tube Management
- Flatulence
- Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallbladder Polyp
- Gastric Anomaly
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Surgery
- Gastrointestinal (Gi) Cancer Screening
- Gastrointestinal Amyloid
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastroparesis
- Gastroscopy
- Gastrostomy Closure Surgery
- Giardiasis
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hematemesis
- Hematochezia
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hereditary Colon Cancer
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Resolution Manometry
- Ileitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Intractable Vomiting
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Disease
- Liver Mass
- Lynch Syndrome
- Malabsorption
- Melena
- Motility Disorders
- Nausea
- Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Non Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Obstipation
- Odynophagia
- Ogilvie Syndrome
- Pancreas Divisum
- Pancreatic Cyst
- Pancreatic Fistula
- Pancreatic Insufficiency
- Pancreatic Pseudocyst
- Pancreatic Steatorrhoea
- Pancreaticobiliary Disease
- Pancreatitis
- Paralytic Ileus
- Partial Small Bowel Obstruction (Sbo)
- Peptic Ulcer
- Peritonitis
- Peutz Jeghers Syndrome
- Polyposis Syndrome
- Portal Hypertension
- Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy
- Postprandial Diarrhea
- Primary Encopresis
- Proctitis
- Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Radiofrequency Ablation For Barrett's Esophagus
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Regional Enteritis
- Secondary Encopresis
- Short Bowel Syndrome
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Small Bowel Disease
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Disorders
- Swallowing Problem
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Virtual Care
- Vomiting
- Whipple's Disease
- Wilson's Disease
Dr. Block is a technically excellent clinician who really cares about his patients.
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