The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in San Clemente, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 51 doctor with experience in Colitis near San Clemente, CA. Of these, 49 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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51 providers found
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - San Clemente

    San Clemente, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yelena Wood is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Purpura, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Insomnia. Dr. Wood is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    395 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, 
    San Clemente, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Duc Pham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Testicular Failure, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Ocean Breeze Medical Grp Inc

    San Clemente, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ricardo Davalos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Davalos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Purpura, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Davalos is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Optum - San Clemente

    San Clemente, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mahsa Safavi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Safavi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Safavi is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Safavi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    San Clemente, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Navjyot Gujral is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Gujral is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gujral is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Experienced in Colitis

    MemorialCare Medical Group - San Clemente

    638 Camino De Los Mares Ste D4, 
    San Clemente, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Kazenelson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Kazenelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus Skeletal Anomalies, Hydrocephalus Autosomal Recessive, Tardive Dyskinesia, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Optum - San Juan Capistrano

    San Juan Capistrano, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lothar Mcmillian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Juan Capistrano, California. Dr. Mcmillian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Hypertension. Dr. Mcmillian is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Mcmillian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

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

    Bassam Bilal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Bilal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertension. Dr. Bilal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Experienced in Colitis

    Optum - Ladera Ranch

    800 Corporate Dr, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mitchell Wainwright is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Wainwright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Papular Urticaria, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Empyema. Dr. Wainwright is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Mission Viejo

    26991 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Richmond is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Richmond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Sciatica, Insomnia, and Hypertension. Dr. Richmond is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Richmond is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral required
    27700 Medical Center Road, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.7 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 Colitis. 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 Colitis
    General Practice
    Experienced in Colitis
    General Practice

    Shilpa Gaikwad, M.D.

    32585 Golden Lantern Ste E, 
    Dana Point, CA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shilpa Gaikwad is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Dana Point, California. Dr. Gaikwad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, High Cholesterol, Common Cold, and Opisthotonos.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Sun Medical Group Inc

    27522 Antonio Pkwy Ste P3, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Miranda De Luna is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. De Luna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Flu, and H1N1 Influenza. Dr. De Luna is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Laguna Beach Urgent Care Inc

    32341 Coast Hwy, 
    Laguna Beach, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allen Houshiar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Houshiar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Colitis
    General Practice
    Experienced in Colitis
    General Practice

    Optum - Laguna Nigel

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

    Jyotin Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    CHOC Children's At Mission Hospital

    27700 Medical Center Rd, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saba Akhtar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Akhtar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    25500 Rancho Niguel Rd Ste 100, 
    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Tracheitis.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    25500 Rancho Niguel Rd Ste 100, 
    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Common Cold, Tracheitis, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum California-Hoag Clinic

    26800 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Pratt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Pratt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Pacific Gastroenterology

    26421 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Om Chaurasia is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Chaurasia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Dr. Chaurasia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chaurasia is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Colitis?

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

    When should I see a Colitis doctor near San Clemente, 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 San Clemente, 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 San Clemente, 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 San Clemente, 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 San Clemente, 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 San Clemente, 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 San Clemente, 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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