The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Escondido, CA

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The 20 Best Colitis Doctors near Escondido, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 90 doctor with experience in Colitis near Escondido, CA. Of these, 80 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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90 providers found
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Kadden is a Gastroenterologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Kadden is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Escondido Office - Second Avenue Internal Medicine

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Rodriguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthias Turina is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Marcos, California. Dr. Turina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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    Experienced in Colitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maysoon Ahmed is a General Surgeon in San Marcos, California. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Polyps, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Escondido - Second Avenue Family Medicine

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Rastle is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Rastle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Pendred Syndrome, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    488 E Valley Pkwy Ste 111, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Haritha Chelimilla is a Gastroenterologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Chelimilla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Graybill Medical Group Inc

    225 E 2nd Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Borecky is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Borecky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Escondido - Grand Avenue Office

    625 E Grand Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Homocystinuria.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Escondido - Grand Avenue Office

    625 E Grand Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Meyerhoff is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Meyerhoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    935 E Pennsylvania Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Naveen Gara is a Gastroenterologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Gara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Portal Hypertension, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gara is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Escondido Office - Second Avenue Internal Medicine

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Mallo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Mallo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Escondido Office - Second Avenue Internal Medicine

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juancarlos Franco is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Franco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Nephropathy, Osteomyelitis in Children, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Escondido Office - Second Avenue Internal Medicine

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lara Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency, Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn Fazel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Fazel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adnan Zahid is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Zahid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Pneumonia, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Palomar Medical Center Laboratory

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aileen Afshar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Afshar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Truecare

    150 Valpreda Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Devarshi Nath is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Nath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Bronchitis, and Lymphangitis.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara El Ouali is an Internal Medicine provider in San Marcos, California. Dr. El Ouali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ji Park is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Short Bowel Syndrome.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lora Sowunmi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Sowunmi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Microcephaly, Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 near Escondido, 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 Colitis doctor near Escondido, 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 Colitis doctors near Escondido, 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 Colitis doctors near Escondido, 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 Colitis doctor near Escondido, 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 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 near Escondido, 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 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 near Escondido, CA?

    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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