The 20 Best Celiac Disease Doctors Near Me in ladera ranch, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Celiac Disease near ladera ranch, CA. Of these, 24 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Referral may be required
    777 Corporate Drive, Suite 250, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Williamson is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Williamson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Delayed Growth, and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Dr. Williamson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral required
    27700 Medical Center Road, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarek Hassanein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Hassanein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Hassanein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hassanein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required
    777 Corporate Drive, Suite 250, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Ball is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Ball is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Delayed Growth, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Ball is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Saddleback Medical Group

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Homayon Iraninezhad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Iraninezhad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Morning Sickness, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Iraninezhad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Iraninezhad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Theodore SY, MD

    26538 Moulton Pkwy Ste 38E, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Theodore Y Sy is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Y Sy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Gardner Syndrome, and Turcot Syndrome.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Saddleback Medical Group

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Weinberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Weinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Weinberg is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Weinberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Referral may be required
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Wilkinson is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Wilkinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Croup, Asthma in Children, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Wilkinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Santoro is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Santoro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Turcot Syndrome, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Santoro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Rajiv Pathak, MD

    32585 Golden Lantern Ste E, 
    Dana Point, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Sindhi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajiv Pathak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dana Point, California. Dr. Pathak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sciatica, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Pathak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Pediatrics | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Pediatrics | Pulmonary Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Newport Childrens Medical Group

    31862 Coast Hwy, 
    Laguna Beach, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Zacharia Reda is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Reda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Jaundice, Asthma in Children, and Empyema. Dr. Reda is board certified in American Board Pediatrics. Dr. Reda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mj Medical Group Inc

    26501 Rancho Pkwy S, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mladen Jecmenica is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Jecmenica is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jecmenica is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jecmenica is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    16105 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 230, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Hwang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine

    Artisan Foot And Ankle Specialist

    22 Odyssey Ste 115, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marlene Yacoob is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Yacoob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

    113 Waterworks Way Ste 155, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Oman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Oman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

    113 Waterworks Way Ste 155, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

    113 Waterworks Way Ste 155, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahrooz Bemanian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Bemanian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Menetrier Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Karnes is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Karnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Karnes is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

    113 Waterworks Way Ste 155, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heba Ashraf is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Ashraf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Alton/sand Canyon Medical Offices

    6670 Alton Parkway, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adie Kalansky is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kalansky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Celiac Disease. Dr. Kalansky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Alton/sand Canyon Medical Offices

    6650 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henry Niho is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Niho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Hemorrhoids, and Jaundice. Dr. Niho is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Celiac Disease?

    Celiac disease is a condition in which the immune system is abnormally sensitive to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder; autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body's own tissues and organs. Without a strict, lifelong gluten-free diet, inflammation resulting from immune system overactivity may cause a wide variety of signs and symptoms involving many parts of the body.

    When should I see a Celiac Disease doctor near ladera ranch, 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 Celiac Disease doctor near ladera ranch, 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 Celiac Disease doctors near ladera ranch, 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 Celiac Disease doctors near ladera ranch, 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 Celiac Disease doctor near ladera ranch, 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 Celiac Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Celiac Disease 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 Celiac Disease doctor near ladera ranch, 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 Celiac Disease 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 Celiac Disease 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 Celiac Disease doctors near ladera ranch, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Celiac Disease 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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