The 20 Best Malnutrition Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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The 20 Best Malnutrition Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 265 doctor with experience in Malnutrition near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 223 are Experienced, 34 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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265 providers found
    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    Gastroenterology

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Berkeley Limketkai is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Limketkai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Malnutrition
    Pediatric Nephrology | Pediatrics
    Elite in Malnutrition
    Pediatric Nephrology | Pediatrics

    UCLA Pediatric Nephrology

    10833 LeConte Ave, Rm A2-383, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Isidro Salusky is a Pediatric Nephrologist and a Pediatrics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Salusky is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Anemia, Cerebral Hypoxia, Cystinosis, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Geriatrics
    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Geriatrics

    Gonda (Goldschmied) Diabetes Center Santa Monica

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 550, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Albert Shieh is a Geriatrics provider in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Shieh has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Menopause, Melorheostosis, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    11835 W Olympic Blvd Ste 855E, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keivan Golchini is an Internal Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Golchini is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    Pediatric Nephrology | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    Pediatric Nephrology | Pediatrics

    UCLA Pediatric Nephrology

    10833 LeConte Ave, Rm A2-383, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marciana Laster is a Pediatric Nephrologist and a Pediatrics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Laster is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrotic Syndrome, Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Garcia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Obesity, Malabsorption, and Obesity in Children.

    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Advanced in Malnutrition

    Office

    100 Medical Plz Ste 290, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijaya Surampudi is a Dietetics provider in Los Angeles, California. Ms. Surampudi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Cushing's disease, Obesity, and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery

    University Cardiovascular Medical Group

    1304 15th St Ste 102, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Kwaan is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kwaan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Pediatrics

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Lin is a Pediatrics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Infantile Pneumothorax, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine

    B & G Medical And Surgical Providers A Professional Corporation

    10660 Wilshire Blvd Apt 1108, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elham Ghadishah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ghadishah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Sepsis, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 330, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Shannon is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tetralogy of Fallot, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1286W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sean Lai is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Family Medicine

    Alex Gold MD A Medical Corporation

    2021 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 440E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis Stolpner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Stolpner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Anemia, and Macroamylasemia.

    Advanced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Malnutrition
    General Surgery
    4640 Admiralty Way, Suite 901, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Korman is a General Surgeon in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Korman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Korman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    528 Palisades Dr, 
    Pacific Palisades, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Lamotte is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pacific Palisades, California. Dr. Lamotte is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. Her top areas of expertise are N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency, Arginase Deficiency, Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 Deficiency, and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).

    Jenny Sauk
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    100 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenny Sauk is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sauk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jorge Vargas is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Atresia of Small Intestine, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Malnutrition
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    100 Medical Plz E Ste 630, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peyman Benharash is a Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Benharash is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Diverticular Disease, Cardiogenic Shock, Gallbladder Removal, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Mark Girgis
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Malnutrition
    Surgical Oncology

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 214, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Girgis is a Surgical Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Girgis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Malnutrition
    Internal Medicine

    Pejman D Shamekh M.D. Inc

    2080 Century Park E Ste 1207, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kamiel is an Internal Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kamiel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malnutrition. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Malnutrition?

    Malnutrition is the condition that occurs when your body does not get enough nutrients.

    When should I see a Malnutrition doctor near Santa Monica, 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 Malnutrition doctor near Santa Monica, 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 Malnutrition doctors near Santa Monica, 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 Malnutrition doctors near Santa Monica, 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 Malnutrition doctor near Santa Monica, 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 Malnutrition doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Malnutrition 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 Malnutrition doctor near Santa Monica, 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 Malnutrition 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 Malnutrition 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 Malnutrition doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Malnutrition 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 Malnutrition doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Malnutrition 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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