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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 225 doctor with experience in Colitis near San Diego, CA. Of these, 208 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced, 2 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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225 providers found
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brigid Boland is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Boland is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Sandborn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sandborn is rated as an Elite 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 Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sandborn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Family Health Centers Of San Diego

    823 Gateway Center Way, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jatinder Kaur is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Lipoid Proteinosis, and Lipogranulomatosis. Dr. Kaur is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente La Mesa Medical Offices

    8080 Parkway Drive, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joy Pineda is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Pineda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Compartment Syndrome, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess. Dr. Pineda is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology Medical Associates

    4060 4th Ave Ste 240, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Cummins is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Cummins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jesus Rivera-Nieves is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Rivera-Nieves is rated as an Advanced 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Radiation Enteritis, and Crohn's Disease.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Chang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Ulcerative Colitis.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Derek Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced 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 Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Eisenstein is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Eisenstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Eisenstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Sharp Healthcare

    300 Fir St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Jabro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Jabro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Sharp Healthcare

    300 Fir St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matilde Venero is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Venero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Food Poisoning, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Sharp Healthcare

    300 Fir St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ulysses Carino is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Carino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Nasal Flaring.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Sharp Healthcare

    300 Fir St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahed Samadi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Samadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Common Cold, Acute Cystitis, Cellulitis, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pooja Magavi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Magavi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc.

    1809 National Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harris Niazi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Niazi 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 Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Sharp Coronado Hospital

    250 Prospect Pl, 
    Coronado, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mustafa Kaisi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Coronado, California. Dr. Kaisi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medi Cine. Associates Medical Group Of San Diego Inc.

    3260 3rd Ave, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Speckart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Speckart 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 Budd-Chiari Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Melanoma of the Eye, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology Medical Associates

    4060 4th Ave Ste 240, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sally Stipho is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Stipho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology Medical Associates

    4060 4th Ave Ste 240, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suja Dubois is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dubois is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Experienced in Colitis
    Referral may be required

    Surya A Medical Corp.

    3330 3rd Ave Ste 304, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijayalakshmi Pratha is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Pratha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 Diego, 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 Diego, 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 Diego, 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 Diego, 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 Diego, 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 Diego, 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 Diego, 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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