The 20 Best Cirrhosis Doctors Near Me in Santa Cruz, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Cirrhosis near Santa Cruz, CA. Of these, 35 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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36 providers found
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology

    Santa Cruz Gastroenterology

    1662 Dominican Way, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kourosh Ghassemi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Ghassemi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ghassemi is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Ghassemi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology

    Pamf - Sc Gi

    1662 Dominican Way, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kuntal Thaker is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Thaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Thaker is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Thaker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology

    Santa Cruz Gastroenterology

    1662 Dominican Way, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Yoo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Yoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Failure, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Yoo is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Yoo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    General Practice
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    General Practice

    County Of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency Pharmacy

    1080 Emeline Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robin Brooks is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Sciatica.

    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology

    Monterey Bay Gastroenterology

    1505 Soquel Dr, Ste 12, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Bennet is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Bennet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastritis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bennet is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Bennet is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology

    Pamf - Sc Gi

    1662 Dominican Way, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Geoffrey Bernstein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bernstein is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Bernstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Experienced in Cirrhosis

    Dignity Health Advanced Imaging - Soquel

    1661 Soquel Dr Ste G, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Mchugh is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Mchugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroversion of the Uterus, Osteoarthritis, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2.

    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine

    PAMF - FM Soquel Dr

    1301 Mission Street, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suzanne Ware is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Ware is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Ware is board certified in Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine

    PAMF - Mission St

    2025 Soquel Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tracy Maclay is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Maclay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Maclay is board certified in Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine

    PAMF - Mission St

    2025 Soquel Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Schreck is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Schreck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Alopecia Areata. Dr. Schreck is board certified in Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine

    PAMF - Mission St

    2025 Soquel Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Atkinson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Atkinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Osmotic Diuresis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Meige Disease. Dr. Atkinson is board certified in Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 4, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Holly Moore is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and High Cholesterol. Dr. Moore is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified.

    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 4, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Sudduth is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Sudduth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Sudduth is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified.

    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 4, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Beata Mach is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Mach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical. Dr. Mach is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified.

    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine

    PAMF - IM Soquel Dr

    2025 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Allari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Allari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Allari is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Sports Medicine).

    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine

    PAMF - IM Soquel Dr

    2025 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Patz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Patz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Pulmonary Aspergilloma, Aspergillosis, and Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Dr. Patz is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Internal Medicine

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation - El Rancho Clinic

    2980 El Rancho Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ivette Ortega is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Ortega is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension. Dr. Ortega is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Cirrhosis
    Gastroenterology

    Bayview Gastroenterology Medical Corp.

    4145 Clares St Ste A, 
    Capitola, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Khademi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Capitola, California. Dr. Khademi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine

    Santa Cruz Women's Heatlh Center

    250 Locust St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wendy Sickels is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Sickels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cirrhosis
    Family Medicine

    Puentes North

    115A Coral St, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Lipson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Lipson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. His clinical expertise encompasses Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Alcoholic Cirrhosis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cirrhosis?

    Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver that results in poor liver function. It is the last stage of chronic liver disease.

    When should I see a Cirrhosis doctor near Santa Cruz, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cirrhosis doctor near Santa Cruz, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Cirrhosis doctors near Santa Cruz, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cirrhosis doctors near Santa Cruz, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cirrhosis doctor near Santa Cruz, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cirrhosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cirrhosis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cirrhosis doctor near Santa Cruz, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cirrhosis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cirrhosis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cirrhosis doctors near Santa Cruz, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cirrhosis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cirrhosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cirrhosis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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