Beverly Hills Gastroenterologist - Dr. Peyton Berookim - Gastroenterology Institute of Southern California

Peyton P. Berookim, M.D., M.A.
Double Board Certified, Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology

Dr. Peyton Berookim is a digestive and liver disease specialist practicing in Beverly Hills.  He completed three years of fellowship training (specialty) in Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, named by U.S. News & World Report as one of America's Best 5 Hospitals for Digestive Disorders in 2008.  Dr. Berookim is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Subspecialty Board of Gastroenterolgy, which confirms the highest qualification and knowledge of the field of gastroenterology.

As a native of Los Angeles, Dr. Berookim received both his undergraduate degree and master's degree from UCLA, where he graduated with cum laude honors.  While earning his master's degree, Dr. Berookim published his graduate dissertation on Health Care Reform and its Impact on the Future of Patient Service.  After receiving his medical degree from St. George's School of Medicine, Dr. Berookim returned to Los Angeles and completed a three year residency training in Internal Medicine at Charles Drew University.

Dr. Berookim’s key area of interest is colon cancer screening, surveillance, and prevention.  As a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Physicians, Dr. Berookim has placed an emphasis on making sure he continually educates himself on the latest and most advanced procedures and treatments in gastroenterology.

Dr. Berookim prides himself on placing his patients first and looks forward to serving the community for many years.