The 20 Best Colonic Malakoplakia Doctors Near Me in Phoenix, AZ

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The 20 Best Colonic Malakoplakia Doctors near Phoenix, AZ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 185 doctor with experience in Colonic Malakoplakia near Phoenix, AZ. Of these, 152 are Experienced and 33 are Advanced.

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    Elizabeth Cruz
    Advanced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Gastroenterology

    Dignity Health Medical Group Gastroenterology - St. Joseph's

    500 W Thomas Rd, Suite 100, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Liz Cruz has dedicated her career to finding ways to help patients of all ages feel better. With a B.S. in Medical Technology from Southern College of Seventh Day Adventist and an M.D. from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California, Dr. Cruz did not spend all her time in school. She taught English for one year in Thailand and provided medical care to natives along the Amazon River before she joined the U.S. Navy to complete her Internal Medicine Internship at the Naval Hospital, Oakland, California, and the University of California, San Francisco.As a Naval physician, Dr. Cruz was deployed to Guam to fulfill her commitment to the U.S. Navy, where she served as a Staff Internist at the U.S. Naval Hospital. During her active duty years in the Navy, she received the Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal as well as the Humanitarian Service Medal and the National Defense Medal for service during Operation Desert Storm. During her last two years in Guam, she was the Head of the Internal Medicine Division at the U.S. Naval Hospital.During her early years in medicine, Dr. Cruz realized that many of her patients were coming in with issues that were directly or indirectly related to gastrointestinal distress. In 2000, she decided she wanted to specialize in Gastroenterology (GI) to help those who couldn't find answers. She returned to the University of California, San Francisco where she completed her training in her new specialty. In 2004, Dr. Cruz moved to Arizona to join the Arizona Medical Clinic in Peoria. She served as a full-time gastroenterologist in both the outpatient and inpatient settings doing the full range of general gastroenterology including endoscopic procedures, as well as hepatology. In January 2007, she opened the doors to her own practice, Dr. Liz Cruz Partners in Digestive Health in Phoenix.In 2010, Dr. Cruz along with her life partner, Tina Nunziato, a certified holistic medical provider, began offering the Dr. Liz Cruz Wellness Program to educate patients on the very things that were causing their digestive issues. Patients were eliminating their digestive issues through detoxification, digestive restoration, nutrition and proper hydration, thus the DNA for Digestive Health three-step program was born.Dr. Cruz was born in Los Angeles and was raised in Orlando. She speaks fluent Spanish and enjoys her family, traveling, jazz music, and photography.Dr. Cruz is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Gastroenterology. She is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.Trusted Gastroenterologist, addressing digestive issues with a thorough conventional work-up and a natural healing approach. Dr. Cruz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. Her top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, and Hiatal Hernia.

    Eugene Kim
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Colorectal Surgery

    Banner - University Medicine Colon & Rectal Surgery Clinic

    1441 North 12th Street, Floor 3, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy spending quality time with friends and family, which helps me maintain a balanced life outside of my medical practice. I'm also passionate about home improvements, always looking for ways to enhance my living space. in addition to my work, I take pride in mentoring residents in the surgery department, guiding the next generation of medical professionals. Outside of work, I enjoy staying active by playing tennis and hiking, both of which help me stay physically fit and mentally refreshed. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Wahid Wassef
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Gastroenterology

    Banner - University Medicine

    1441 North 12th Street, Floor 3, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy traveling, music, painting and spending quality time with my family. Dr. Wassef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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    Dalbir Sandhu
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Gastroenterology

    Dignity Health Medical Group Gastroenterology - St. Joseph's

    500 W Thomas Rd, Suite 100, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dalbir Sandhu is a Gastroenterologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sandhu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Advanced in Colonic Malakoplakia

    St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center

    350 W Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olga Kalinkin is a Radiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Kalinkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. Her top areas of expertise are Colonic Malakoplakia, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.

    Advanced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Advanced in Colonic Malakoplakia

    St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center

    350 W Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shane Bezzant is a Radiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Bezzant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia

    Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix

    1111 E McDowell Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tarang Patel is a Radiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia

    Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix

    1111 E McDowell Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Linstrom is a Radiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Linstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia

    Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix

    1111 E McDowell Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Hallett is a Radiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Hallett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia

    Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix

    1111 E McDowell Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khaled Malkawi is a Radiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Malkawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Ascites, Visceromegaly, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Radiology
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Radiology

    St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center

    350 W Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tilina Hu is a Radiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Internal Medicine | Radiology
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Internal Medicine | Radiology

    Dignity Health Medical Group Physician Services Radiology - St. Joseph's

    350 W Thomas Rd, Radiology Department, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terrence Cavanaugh is a Radiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Cavanaugh has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Cavanaugh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia

    St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center

    350 W Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Harwood is a Radiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Harwood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pleurisy, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia

    St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center

    350 W Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Schmieder is a Radiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Schmieder has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. Her top areas of expertise are Gorham's Disease, Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, and Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Internal Medicine

    St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center

    350 W Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marc Staman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Staman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Opioid Induced Constipation, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Orthostatic Hypotension, Stroke, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Staman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Radiology
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Radiology

    St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center

    350 W Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Trahan is a Radiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Trahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. Her top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Bronchogenic Cyst, and Lung Nodules.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Neuroradiology

    St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center

    350 W Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Vonloh is a Neuroradiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Vonloh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. Her top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Colonic Malakoplakia, and CAPOS Syndrome.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia

    Valleywise Health Medical Center

    2601 E Roosevelt St, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Sterling is a Radiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sterling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia

    Valleywise Health Medical Center

    2601 E Roosevelt St, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ross Mcarthur is a Radiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Mcarthur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Gallbladder Disease, Tenosynovitis, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia
    Experienced in Colonic Malakoplakia

    Valleywise Health Medical Center

    2601 E Roosevelt St, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Delbridge is a Radiologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Delbridge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Malakoplakia. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pelvic Lipomatosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Colonic Malakoplakia doctor near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Colonic Malakoplakia doctor near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Colonic Malakoplakia doctors near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Colonic Malakoplakia doctors near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Colonic Malakoplakia doctor near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Colonic Malakoplakia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Colonic Malakoplakia 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 Colonic Malakoplakia doctor near Phoenix, AZ?

    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 Colonic Malakoplakia 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 Colonic Malakoplakia 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 Colonic Malakoplakia doctors near Phoenix, AZ?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Colonic Malakoplakia 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 Colonic Malakoplakia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Colonic Malakoplakia 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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