The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in California, US

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The 20 Best Colitis Doctors in California, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 3881 doctor with experience in Colitis near California, US. Of these, 3447 are Experienced, 388 are Advanced, 38 are Distinguished and 8 are Elite.

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    Phillip Fleshner
    Elite in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Elite in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center-Los Angeles

    8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 101, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Fleshner is a Colorectal Surgeon in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Fleshner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    William Sandborn
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2B, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Sandborn is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sandborn is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Gil Melmed
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gil Melmed is a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Melmed is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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    Stephan Targan
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephan Targan is a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Targan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Ileostomy.

    Uma Mahadevan
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Colitis And Crohn's Disease Center

    1701 Divisadero St., Suite 120, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Uma Mahadevan is a gastroenterologist and director of the UCSF Colitis and Crohn's Disease Center. She is an expert on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), particularly as it relates to pregnancy and fertility, and on managing patients with complex Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. In research, Mahadevan is interested in digital health for IBD and developing novel therapies for IBD, and she is involved in trials of new drugs and dietary therapies. Mahadevan earned her medical degree from the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine, part of the State University of New York system. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the Mount Sinai Health System, a fellowship in gastroenterology at UCSF, and a fellowship in IBD at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Mahadevan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Brigid Boland
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brigid Boland is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Boland has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Bernstein is an Internal Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andres Yarur is a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Yarur is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    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 Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.

    Paramvir S. Rahal
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Paramvir S. Rahal, M.D., Inc.

    9802 Stockdale Hwy, Ste 102, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paramvir Rahal is a Gastroenterologist in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Rahal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Menetrier Disease, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Rahal is currently accepting new patients.

    Armine Sarkisian
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Armine Sarkisian, MD Private Practice

    912 W Glenoaks Blvd, 
    Glendale, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Our goal is to provide medical care in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Sarkisian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center - Los Angeles

    8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 101, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Zaghiyan is a Colorectal Surgeon in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Zaghiyan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    2752 Harrison Avenue, Suite A, 
    Eureka, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kusum Stokes is a Gastroenterologist in Eureka, California. Dr. Stokes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Stokes is currently accepting new patients.

    Jenny Sauk
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    100 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Jonathan P. Terdiman
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Colitis And Crohn's Disease Center

    1701 Divisadero St., Suite 120, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jonathan Terdiman is a gastroenterologist who serves as co-director of UCSF's inflammatory bowel disease center and colorectal cancer prevention program. His research interests include colorectal cancer prevention, hereditary gastrointestinal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. Terdiman earned his medical degree at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed a residency in internal medicine and fellowships in critical care medicine and gastroenterology at UCSF. Terdiman frequently lectures in the community, at the university and for various professional organizations on the subjects he explores in his research. Dr. Terdiman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Mehdi Khorsandi
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    1510 S Central Ave, Suite 620, 
    Glendale, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Khorsandi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Sivakumar R. Munnangi
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Sivakumar R. Munnangi, MD Private Practice

    386 W Olive Ave, Ste A, 
    Merced, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist who operates own private practice and endoscopy center in Merced, CA. Dr. Munnangi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Sukhpreet S. Walia
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group

    361 Town Center West, Ste 101, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Sukhpreet S. Walia earned his medical degree from Delhi University in India. He completed his internship and residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. He was selected as Chief Resident and worked as a Hospitalist prior to completing his Gastroenterology fellowship.Dr. Walia's background in Internal Medicine allows for a comprehensive approach in treating gastrointestinal diseases. He strives to provide the highest quality gastrointestinal care for his patients.Dr. Walia believes that both the patient and physician should work together to create an atmosphere for long-lasting health outcomes. Dr. Walia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Michael S. Mahoney
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Auburn Sierra Medical Office

    11795 Education Street, Suite 213, 
    Auburn, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Mahoney is a Gastroenterologist in Auburn, California. Dr. Mahoney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Bile Acid Malabsorption, Enlarged Liver, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mahoney is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Colitis?

    Colitis is swelling (inflammation) of the large intestine (colon).

    When should I see a Colitis doctor in California, US?

    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 Colitis doctor in California, US?

    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 Colitis doctors in California, US?

    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 Colitis doctors in California, US?

    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 Colitis doctor in California, US?

    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 Colitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Colitis 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 Colitis doctor in California, US?

    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 Colitis 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 Colitis 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 Colitis doctors in California, US?

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

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