Advanced GI Care & Interventional Endoscopy

Expert digestive care, close to home.

From routine colon cancer screening to the most advanced therapeutic endoscopy, Pinnacle GI Institute brings university-level GI care to Santa Cruz County and the South Bay — with the warmth and accessibility of a community practice.

Physician talking with a patient in clinic

Why us?

What sets your care at Pinnacle GI Institute apart.

Expert Gastroenterologists

Our specialists bring years of experience managing complex GI conditions.

Advanced Procedures

We use the latest technology for safe, precise, and effective treatments.

Patient-Focused Care

Every treatment plan is personalized to the unique needs of our patients.

Education & Support

We empower patients with knowledge and guidance for ongoing digestive health.

Care that meets you where you are

Three convenient locations serving Santa Cruz, Los Gatos, and Watsonville — including community-based care at Salud Para La Gente.

Comprehensive GI Clinic

Evaluation and long-term management of reflux, liver disease, IBD, celiac disease, motility disorders, and more — with a plan built around you.

Screening & Prevention

Colonoscopy and colorectal cancer screening that catches problems early, when they're most treatable. Don't put it off — it could save your life.

Advanced Endoscopy

ERCP, EUS, POEM, double balloon enteroscopy, and endoscopic mucosal resection — interventional procedures usually found only at academic centers.

Colon cancer screening saves lives.

Screening is recommended starting at age 45. If you're due — or overdue — we make it easy to get scheduled.

Schedule Your Screening

Conditions we treat

A snapshot of what we care for every day — see the full list on our services page.

Acid Reflux (GERD) Barrett's Esophagus Crohn's & Ulcerative Colitis Celiac Disease Chronic Liver Disease Pancreatitis Colorectal Polyps + many more