The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in nipomo, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Colitis near nipomo, CA. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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33 providers found
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care - Dignity Health - Nipomo, CA

    1560 Mesa Rd, Suite 100, 
    Nipomo, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Day is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nipomo, California. Dr. Day 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 Anemia, Ampullary Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Hashimoto Thyroiditis.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Haverty Vanterpool & Allen Medical Group

    2342 Professional Pkwy, Ste 260, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Haverty is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Haverty 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Cough, and Ventricular Fibrillation. Dr. Haverty is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Haverty is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    CHC. Nipomo Health Center

    150 Tejas Pl, 
    Nipomo, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bethany Blacketer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nipomo, California. Dr. Blacketer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group

    361 Town Center West, Ste 101, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sukhpreet Walia is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Walia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Walia is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Walia is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group

    361 Town Center West, Ste 101, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Keval Shah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Gastric Dysmotility, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Os Bd Internal Medicine and American Os Bd Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterlogy). Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group

    361 Town Center West, Ste 101, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Atul Vachhani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Vachhani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Vachhani is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Vachhani is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group

    361 Town Center West, Ste 101, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paramjit Benipal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Benipal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonic Malakoplakia, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Benipal is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Benipal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group

    1315 S Miller St, Ste 101, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Klaus Gottlieb is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Gottlieb 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 Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gottlieb is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology) and Internal Medicine. Dr. Gottlieb is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group

    230 Station Way, Ste. B, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Hsia is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Hsia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hsia is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Hsia is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group

    361 Town Center West, Ste 101, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Igor Nastaskin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Nastaskin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nastaskin is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Nastaskin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Albert W. Hawkins, MD Private Practice

    1300 E Cypress St, Ste G1, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Albert Hawkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis C, and Memory Loss. Dr. Hawkins is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Hawkins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    CHC-Santa Maria-Palisade Primary Care

    1510 E. Main St, Ste 104B, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Guerrero is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Guerrero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Gastroenterology - Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande, CA

    850 Fair Oaks Ave, Suite 220, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Quezada is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Quezada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Toxic Megacolon, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Quezada is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology) and Internal Medicine. Dr. Quezada is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    230 Station Way Ste B, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Evans is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Evans is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Newlander is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Newlander 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 Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Acute Cystitis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alina Dalmendray is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Dalmendray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pravir Vatsa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Vatsa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Acute Pancreatitis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Sandquist is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Sandquist 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 Sepsis, Rhabdomyolysis, Acute Adrenal Crisis, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ijeoma Ofiaeli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Ofiaeli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roman Winter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Winter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Endoscopy.

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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 nipomo, 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 nipomo, 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 nipomo, 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 nipomo, 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 nipomo, 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 nipomo, 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 nipomo, 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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