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

  • Gastroenterology
Average rating: 5.0
 
Torrance Digestive Diseases |

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

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
96 total ratings | 41 reviews
5.0
May 24, 2025
She took her time with my appointment, and offered treatment options that have never been offered from other appointments with other doctors (in the past).
5.0
May 22, 2025
Thorough, caring and willing to listen . Top notch!
5.0
May 21, 2025
The staff/doctor was very friendly, they were very thorough, asked lots of questions. I would highly recommend this doctors office.
5.0
May 20, 2025
I had a great office visit with Dr. Mwengela. She went over my results of my recent colonoscopy and explained to me why and the kind of polyps that were removed.
4.0
May 20, 2025
Very nice, very efficient, professional, and approachable.