Mary A. Atia, M.D.

Dr. Mary Atia

With Mesa GI Since 2024

Testimonials

Dr. Atia is an excellent Doctor. She takes time to know the patient, gather information and then provide options, which encourages patients to understand and make the decision best for him/her. She is extremely timely and attentive, respecting the patient’s schedule and concerns. ~ KB

Testimonials

Dr Atia was a huge help in navigating me through the process of understanding and solving the intense stomach pain I had endured for years. She is very personable, thorough and not adverse to alternative solutions to medications. ~ Linda L.

Meet Mary Atia, M.D.

Dr. Mary Atia is a board-certified gastroenterologist dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care for a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver conditions. Dr. Atia’s journey in medicine was shaped by her love for warm weather and rigorous academic training. She attended Rice University, where she double majored in Anthropology and Kinesiology, all while supporting athletes as a Sports Medicine Trainer.

She earned her medical degree at the University of Southern California (USC), balancing intensive clinical training at the county hospital with unwavering support for Trojan football. She then completed her internal medicine residency through the combined UCLA program at Cedars-Sinai and the West Los Angeles VA, before returning to Arizona for her gastroenterology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, where she trained under renowned leaders in the field. Throughout her career, she has contributed to medical research through published book chapters, journal articles, and national conference presentations.

When she’s not discussing gut health, Dr. Atia enjoys traveling and hiking, with a bucket-list goal of visiting every U.S. National Park. She is also an avid football fan – Fight On, Trojans!

Why Gastroenterology?

Dr. Atia was drawn to this specialty because it blends diagnostic problem-solving with hands-on procedures. She is committed to working closely with her patients to identify the root cause of symptoms and develop personalized treatment plans to optimize digestive health.

What Should Patients Expect?

Dr. Atia takes pride in helping patients navigate sensitive but essential health concerns and is committed to ensuring they receive the highest level of care.

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