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.

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

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

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.
103 total ratings | 73 reviews
5.0
The doctor was personable and professional. She answered all my questions and instilled confidence.
5.0
Dr. DiDi Mwengela is so informative and caring. She listens and understands my frustrations and how I am feeling. Definitely goes the extra mile rule out things and points you on the correct direction as to the next steps. I love her as my GI specialist
5.0
Super pleased…Dr Mwengela took time to talk about my gastrointestinal health past and present…
5.0
Dr. Mwengela is a very good listener. She came up with a good way to help treat my IBS symptoms.
5.0
The Doctor is just great!