Didi I. Mwengela, MD
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Didi I. Mwengela, MD

  • Gastroenterology
Average rating: 5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Torrance Digestive Diseases |
2780 Skypark Drive, Suite 125 Torrance, CA 90505

About

Dr. Mwengela graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor of science in biological sciences and a minor in Spanish. She earned her medical degree from the University of California, Irvine and completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Southern California. Following her residency, Dr. Mwengela completed a clinical fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of New Mexico.

Dr. Mwengela practices general gastroenterology. Her clinical interests include gastroesophageal reflux disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, celiac disease, colorectal cancer screening, fatty liver disease, nutrition, obesity and general endoscopic procedures. Dr. Mwengela is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology.

 

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015

Fellowship

Gastroenterology, University of New Mexico Medical Center, 2018

Residency

Internal Medicine, LAC + USC Medical Center, 2015

Degree

MD, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, 2012

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
88 total ratings | 63 reviews
5.0
Excellent doctor! Highly recommend.
5.0
Very knowledgeable and thorough
5.0
I had a great first session with Dr. Mwengela this afternoon. She is an excellent listener, asked good questions, and we had a great discussion. I know that she is going to help me tremendously.
5.0
Excellent
5.0
Dr M is thorough and compassionate.