Edward J. Block, MD
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- Mission Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
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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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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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1st virtual appointment and 1st appointment ever with Dr. Block. He was helpful and explained entire proceedure of up coming proceedure.
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I have gone to Dr Block for many years because he is caring and values my input regarding my health.
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Dr. Block cares!!!!
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All positive ! Good interaction with dr and staff.Very pleased.
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Dr block is The very best GI doctor
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I have been going for my colonoscopy to him for man years. Very satisfied with care.
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Dr. Block is an excellent Dr. He took time to explain all my questions and concerns.
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Excellent professional yet friendly and caring visit.
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Thanks for asking .
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I saw Dr. Block to set up a routine colonoscopy
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Good sense of humor
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Always a wonderful easy experience.
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All good. Thanks
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Excellent
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This was my first visit with Dr. Block. I was referred to him for a colonoscopy, which I have scheduled for [date]. Dr. Block took the time to explain the procedure to me, and what I could expect. His staff was very kind and courteous.
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Positive and excellent
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Dr. Block and staff are the best
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Dr Block is wonderful!!! Glad he's on my plan
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Dr Block is a wonderful caring doctor that always shows interest and concern for me and my family. Definitely a top doctor . He's intelligent, attentive, caring and super professional .
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I only see this doctor once every five years for an office visit and my colonoscopy. The office staff and nurses are extremely professional and courteous and Dr. Block has given me excellent care for each visit and procedure that I have had over the past 15 years or so.
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Everyone is friendly and courteous. They always make you feel like they really care. Great team.
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Dr. Block is very talented and caring. I look forward to working with him when he returns from vacation,
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Everyone was professional, courteous and seriously efficient.
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Dr. Block has always had my best interest in mind. Without being melodramatic It was his referral to a heptologist that saved my life.
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Dr. Block is caring, attentive, and knowledgeable in his field. One of the best GI doctors.
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Dr. Block was extremely receptive, is extremely knowledgeable & assisted me 100%!
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Keep up the good work.
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I received excellent care by the staff and nurses and made me feel at ease during and after my procedure. Dr. Block listen to my concerns and scheduled my procedure just before him going on vacation.
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I have been a patient of Dr. Block's for several years, and plan to see him for years to come.
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Dr Block listened to me explain my health concerns and made me feel at ease with my concerns and set me up for treatment.
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Dr. Block and his team are very caring and responsive.
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Could not be happier with the care I got !!
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My experience with Dr Block was top notch. He listens with both ears, shows empathy and is not dismissive.
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Dr block is as fine a dr as there is
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Overall one of the best experiences I've ever had at mission.
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I have always seen Dr. Block for colonoscopy, he is professional, courteous, and caring.
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Everything was fine except the initial attempt at connecting to video conference
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Always clear and friendly. Asks relevant questions and answers my questions
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All good
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It was a very good experience the office staff was very efficient. There's always good to see Dr Block and Lorelei. They listen to me and seem to understand.
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I was very pleased with the level of care and professionalism with each person that tended to me during my office visit and procedure.
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Always a good experience
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Dr Block was great, he listened and explained things to me in a way I understood.
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Excellent service. Only a slight administrative delay at the end of my visit but overall this was a very good appointment.
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Dr Block was extremely professional, great customer service, will definitely refer to family and friends!!
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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 great provider and very good with patient.
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