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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 131 doctor with experience in Colonoscopy near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 121 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    131 providers found
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Preetika Sinh is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sinh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sinh is currently accepting new patients.

      Amy L. Lightner
      Advanced in Colonoscopy
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Colonoscopy
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

      Scripps Health

      10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amy Lightner is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lightner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      William J. Sandborn
      Distinguished in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Sandborn is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Sandborn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Siddharth K. Singh
      Distinguished in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Siddharth Singh is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Walter Coyle is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Coyle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Wilson Kwong is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kwong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Syed Fehmi is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Fehmi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Experienced in Colonoscopy

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Scott Mullaney is a Nephrologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mullaney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Chronic Kidney Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Bouvet is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bouvet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Fibrosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Parathyroidectomy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9300 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Carethers is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Carethers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Experienced in Colonoscopy

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9300 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Claudia Dziegielewski is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Dziegielewski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology

      Edward Kocharian MD Apc

      9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 740, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Seda Badalyan is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Badalyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology

      La Jolla Gastroenterology Medical Group, Inc

      9850 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Edward Paredez is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Paredez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology

      Scripps Health

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Douglas Hunt is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hunt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine

      Ximed Hospitalists, Inc.

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Preeti Mehta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Interstitial Nephritis, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine

      Scripps Health

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Howard Lyon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lyon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Cerebral Hypoxia, Heart Failure, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine

      Scripps Health

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elizabeth Farrell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Heart Failure, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Internal Medicine

      Ximed Hospitalists, Inc.

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Greg Lewis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Volkmann Contracture, Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Gastroenterology

      Scripps Health

      9898 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Fouad Moawad is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Moawad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Hospital Medicine | Geriatrics
      Experienced in Colonoscopy
      Hospital Medicine | Geriatrics

      Scripps Health

      9898 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Virginia Chan is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Geriatrics provider in La Jolla, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Colonoscopy?

      A colonoscopy is an exam that views the inside of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, using a tool called a colonoscope.

      The colonoscope has a small camera attached to a flexible tube that can reach the entire length of the colon.

      When should I see a Colonoscopy doctor near La Jolla, 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 Colonoscopy doctor near La Jolla, 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 Colonoscopy doctors near La Jolla, 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 Colonoscopy doctors near La Jolla, 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 Colonoscopy doctor near La Jolla, 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 Colonoscopy doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Colonoscopy 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 Colonoscopy doctor near La Jolla, 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 Colonoscopy 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 Colonoscopy 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 Colonoscopy doctors near La Jolla, CA?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Colonoscopy 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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