Dr. Edward Block MD

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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Edward Block identified specializing in Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs. and GastroenterologyGastroenterology
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to see internal organs.. He is certified in Gastroenterology.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Edward Block accepts the following plans for Blue Shield of California at Mission Internal Medicine

• Access + HMO
• Active Choice
• Active Start
• Balance
• Blue Shield of California Life & Health Insurance Company

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Block is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo
27700 Medical Center Rd
Mission Viejo, CA

License

Dr. Edward Block has been confirmed to have a license in California

Education

Dr. Block attended medical school at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and graduated in 1980 having 33 years experience. Additional Gastroenterology training was conducted at University of California Irvine Medical Center.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Edward Block MD as:

• E Block

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