Scott A. Hahm, MD
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Scott A. Hahm, MD

  • Gastroenterology
4.9
154 ratings
115 reviews
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.
North Hollywood Specialty Care |
4343 Lankershim Boulevard, Suite 200 North Hollywood, CA 91602
818-843-9038
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About

Dr. Hahm received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a triple major in medical microbiology & immunology, biology, and zoology. After college, he spent two years at UCLA, on the Westwood campus, working in basic science research. Dr. Hahm then attended medical school at New York Medical College and returned to Los Angeles for his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Southern California. Dr. Hahm completed his fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. He went on to pursue additional training at Northwestern University Hospital in Chicago to further specialize in gastrointestinal motility disorders.

Dr. Hahm practices general gastroenterology including inflammatory bowel disease, general hepatology, reflux disease, and colon cancer screening. He has a particular clinical interest in esophageal motility disorders including achalasia and gastroesophageal junction outflow obstruction. He is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2017
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014

Fellowship

Gastroenterology, John H. Stroger Jr., Hospital of Cook County, 2017

Residency

Internal Medicine, LAC + USC Medical Center, 2014

Internship

Internal Medicine, LAC + USC Medical Center, 2012

Degree

MD, New York Medical College, 2011

Recognitions

  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2023
  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2020-2024

Locations

UCLA Health North Hollywood Specialty Care
San Fernando Valley

North Hollywood Specialty Care

Gastroenterology| Pain Medicine| Colon and Rectal Surgery
+1 more specialty
Location Details

Specialty Surgical Center of Encino

Location Details

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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Recognitions

  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2023
  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2020-2024

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Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9
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.
154 total ratings | 115 reviews
5.0
Personal and professional
5.0
Dr Hahm is very helpful
5.0
I have been seeing Dr. Hahm for years. He's on top of my issues, listens to my symptoms, and knows how he wants to proceed with my approval. He thoroughly explains why he wants to do what he has suggested in terms I can understand, allows for questions, and we move forward. I trust him immensely. He was able to diagnose an issue I had had for years, which I had seen many other gastroenterologists, on the first visit. I would hate to lose him as my doctor; he is too valuable.
5.0
Very professional
5.0
Due to an address error, I was 15 to 20 minutes late to my appointment with Dr. Hahm. He was so kind that he saw me regardless. I found him to be very kind and patient.
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