The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Glendale, CA

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The 20 Best Colitis Doctors near Glendale, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 546 doctor with experience in Colitis near Glendale, CA. Of these, 465 are Experienced, 68 are Advanced, 8 are Distinguished and 5 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 
     (8.7 miles away)
    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.

    Armine Sarkisian
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Armine Sarkisian, MD Private Practice

    912 W Glenoaks Blvd, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    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.

    Gil Melmed
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    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 
     (9.0 miles away)
    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.

    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    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.

    Mehdi Khorsandi
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    1510 S Central Ave, Suite 620, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    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.

    Edgar Mehdikhani
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Edgar Mehdikhani, MD Private Practice

    222 W Eulalia St, Ste 114, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Edgar Medhikhani, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Mehdikhani to book an appointment. Dr. Mehdikhani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    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 
     (8.7 miles away)
    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.

    Elite in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    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.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    The Regents Of The University Of California

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

    Arash I. Zarimani
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Arash I. Zarimani, MD Private Practice

    1127 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 909, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    We are committed to the successful treatment and management of conditions affecting the digestive system. We are always available to address our patients concerns, and work together to achieve the best possible outcomes. Dr. Zarimani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Andreh Carapiet
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Andreh Carapiet, MD Private Practice

    214 N Central Avenue, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Andreh Carapiet is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Carapiet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Vitamin D Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Carapiet is currently accepting new patients.

    Narbeh Tovmassian
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Elevate Health Group A Medical Corporation

    214 N Central Ave, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Narbeh Tovmassian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Tovmassian has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Aram B. Karakashian
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Aram B. Karakashian, MD Private Practice

    445 W Broadway, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, Russian, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients

    To provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Karakashian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Hives, Vertigo, and Empyema.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Adventist Health Physicians Network

    801 S Chevy Chase Dr, Suite 200, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Tabibian is a Gastroenterologist in Glendale, California. Dr. Tabibian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sclerosing Cholangitis, Cholangitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

    Ara Airapetian
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Comprehensive Community Health Centers, Inc

    801 S Chevy Chase Dr, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    To provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Airapetian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Obesity.

    Artoon Arakel
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine | General Practice
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine | General Practice

    Artoon Arakel, M.D., Prof Corp.

    1030 S Glendale Ave, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    50+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    With over 30 years of experience, patient safety and well being is my number one priority. I have years of training in GI procedures and have an Endoscopy center in my office, using the top of the line technology and equipments. Dr. Arakel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Menetrier Disease, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Saro Avakian
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Saro Avakian, MD A Medical Corporation

    1030 S Glendale Ave, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saro Avakian MDDr. Saro Avakian is Board Certified in Family Medicine. He completed his Residency in Ohio. Dr. Avakian earned his medical degree from Iran University of Medical Science in 1990, graduating in the top 5% of his class. He is also Board Certified in General Surgery from Iran University of Medical Science.Dr. Saro Avakian has acquired extensive knowledge and skills in all areas of Family Medicine. Due to his background in General Surgery he performs multiple office based procedures and minor surgeries in his office.Honors and Awards: Highest score in the Residency Program (Family Medicine In-Training exam, Ohio 2005) 94th percentile nationwide.Dr. Avakian strives for the highest standards in patient care and satisfaction. He is compassionate and detailed in his practice. Dr. Avakian and his highly skilled staff cultivate a caring and comfortable environment while utilizing the latest advances in medicine.I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Avakian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Lymphangitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Vardui Arutyunyan
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Vardui Arutyunyan, MD Private Practice

    1030 S Glendale Ave, Ste 308, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patients understanding of their conditions is the most critical first step in their healing process. We emphasize patient teaching in every aspect of our encounters with our patients. Focusing on preventative medicine and well women exams. Dr. Arutyunyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Nirupa Vignarajan
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Nirupa Vignarajan, M.D., Inc.

    1030 S Glendale Ave, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Vignarajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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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 Glendale, 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 Glendale, 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 Glendale, 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 Glendale, 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 Glendale, 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 Glendale, 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 Glendale, 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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