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Walter Coyle, MD

Contact
- Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
Specialties
- Gastroenterology
Expertise
- Endoscopic Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Therapeutic Endoscopy
Hospital Affiliations
Languages
- English
Specialties
- Gastroenterology
Biography
Gastroenterologist Walter Coyle, MD, treats most diseases of the digestive tract, as well as attached organs, such as the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas.
His clinical gastroenterology interests include the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic diseases, gallbladder and biliary tract diseases, esophageal diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases (such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) and other disorders. Dr. Coyle’s other areas of expertise include digestive disorders and all digestive-related cancers, including pancreatic cancer, acute and chronic pancreatitis, eosinophilic esophagitis (inflammatory condition of the esophagus), Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Coyle has a research interest in pancreatic cancer, treatment of Barrett’s esophagus using cryoablation and all types of advanced endoscopy. He has also been active in gastroenterology research related to the epidemiology of colon and rectal cancer.
Dr. Coyle has been an active educator of medicine and gastroenterology trainees and has extensively published on training issues in gastroenterology. He believes that the best doctor-patient relationships are developed through careful listening by the provider and open, honest communication by both parties.
In his spare time he enjoys photography and diving. He also stays active with golf, cycling and racquetball.
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, 1995
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1991
Medical Education
- Jefferson Medical College, MD, 1986
Internships
- National Naval Medical Center, Internship-Medicine, 1987
Residencies
- Naval Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1991
Fellowships
- Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, Endoscopic Surgery, 1996
- Naval Medical Center, Gastroenterology, 1995
Publications
- See a listing of Walter Coyle's publications on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.
- PubMed is a third-party website with no affiliation with Scripps Health.