StomachDoctor

StomachDoctor offers three membership tiers. The Silver tier ($1,500 per year or $150 per month) includes priority scheduling, secure messaging, a dedicated patient navigator, digital prep coaching, and an annual digestive health snapshot. The Gold tier ($3,000 per year or $300 per month) adds remote IBD monitoring, unlimited same-day secure messaging, up to three telehealth check-ins per year, a nutritionist wellness review, and a personalized digital dashboard. The Platinum tier ($5,500 per year or $500 per month) adds a private recovery suite, family concierge lounge access, priority weekend and early-morning procedure slots, genetic counseling, microbiome testing, quarterly care plans, and wellness seminars.

No. StomachDoctor accepts patients outside the concierge program. The concierge membership offers enhanced access and added services for patients who want priority scheduling, telehealth, and more personalized wellness planning.

You can book online 24 hours a day through the practice website or call the Newport Beach office at (949) 650-5155 or the Fountain Valley office at (714) 429-5800. The practice offers same-week appointments for colonoscopy screening and verifies insurance coverage before your visit.

StomachDoctor follows American Cancer Society guidelines recommending screening colonoscopy starting at age 45 for average-risk adults. Patients with a family history of colon cancer or polyps may need to begin screening earlier, sometimes at age 40 or 10 years before the age a relative received their diagnosis.

Yes. Gold and Platinum concierge members receive telehealth check-ins as part of their membership. Gold members get up to three telehealth visits per year. Platinum members receive those same benefits along with additional remote monitoring and quarterly care plan reviews.

StomachDoctor accepts major insurance plans including Aetna PPO, Blue Cross PPO, Blue Shield PPO, Cigna PPO, HMO plans, Medicare, and United Healthcare PPO. The practice team verifies your coverage before your appointment. Concierge membership fees are separate from insurance billing.

Yes. StomachDoctor runs an active GI clinical research program. Qualifying patients can access novel therapies through clinical trials at no cost. Patients interested in trial participation can ask the practice team about current enrolling studies.

The practice operates two locations. The Newport Beach office sits in the Fashion Island area and serves as the primary location. The Fountain Valley office operates within Pacific Endoscopy and Surgery Center, where Dr. Saini serves as Medical Director.

Yes. The Platinum tier includes an option for discounted family member inclusion. Families seeking comprehensive GI wellness coverage can ask the concierge coordinator about this option when they express interest.

New patients can book online through the practice website, choosing their preferred location and visit reason. Dr. Brett Hughes currently accepts new patients at both Newport Beach and Fountain Valley. You can also call the Newport Beach office at (949) 650-5155 or the Fountain Valley office at (714) 429-5800.