The 20 Best Colonoscopy Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Colonoscopy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 331 doctor with experience in Colonoscopy near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 282 are Experienced, 46 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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331 providers found
    Elite in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Gralnek is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gralnek is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    900 Weyburn Place, Suite 14 171, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Berkeley Limketkai is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Limketkai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1286W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sean Lai is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 360W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Katkov is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Katkov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Katkov is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Bernstein is an Internal Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bernstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    1301 20th Street, Suite 280, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamyar Shahedi is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Shahedi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shahedi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    1301 20th Street, Suite 280, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rudolph Bedford is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bedford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Stricture, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bedford is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    1301 20th Street, Suite 280, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lenna Martyak is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Martyak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Martyak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Nephrology
    2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 710E, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fawad Zafar is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zafar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Zafar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    General Surgery

    University Cardiovascular Medical Group

    1304 15th St Ste 102, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Kwaan is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kwaan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anton Bilchik is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bilchik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Bilchik is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Southern California Medical Gastroenterology Group

    1301 20th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Sul is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sul has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Advanced in Colonoscopy

    Westside Nephrology Medical Group Inc

    1301 20th St Ste 200, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Morris Grabie is a Nephrologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Grabie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Greater Los Angeles HCS

    11301 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Pisegna is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pisegna is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Jensen is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Jenny Sauk
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    100 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenny Sauk is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sauk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Joann Elmore
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 420, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joann Elmore is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Elmore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Long Haul COVID, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Colorectal Polyps, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    F Stephen is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Stephen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Watermelon Stomach, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Jamshid Maddahi MD Inc.

    100 UCLA Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Kovacs is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kovacs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 700, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Ghassemi is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ghassemi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Achalasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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