The 20 Best Crohn's Disease Doctors Near Me in Encinitas, CA

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The 20 Best Crohn's Disease Doctors near Encinitas, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in Crohn's Disease near Encinitas, CA. Of these, 59 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Brigid Boland
    Elite in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brigid Boland is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Boland has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    William Sandborn
    Elite in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2B, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Sandborn is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sandborn is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2B, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gaurav Syal is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Syal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.

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    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Goldklang is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Goldklang has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Fakhreddine is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Fakhreddine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Family Medicine

    Glenn G. Soppe MD PC

    345 Saxony Rd Ste 204, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Soppe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Soppe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Cystitis, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, and Testicular Failure.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Piyush (Phil) Kumar MD Inc

    700 Garden View Ct Ste 102, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marvin Singh is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Di Lauro is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Di Lauro has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adrianne Lajoie is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Lajoie has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ethan Bortniker is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Bortniker has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janki Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthias Turina is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Marcos, California. Dr. Turina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vladimir Bolshinsky is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Marcos, California. Dr. Bolshinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Levator Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Anal Fissure, Bladder Reconstruction, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

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

    Lynn Weston is a Colorectal Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Weston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Siddharth Singh
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

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

    Siddharth Singh is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara El Ouali is an Internal Medicine provider in San Marcos, California. Dr. El Ouali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Scripps Green Hospital

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

    Gauree Konijeti is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Konijeti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Ileostomy.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Matro is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Matro has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ji Park is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Short Bowel Syndrome.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Gastrointestinal Perforation.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Crohn's Disease?

    Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes the digestive tract to become inflamed and is characterized by severe diarrhea and abdominal pain. The areas of the digestive tract affected by Crohn’s disease are different depending on the person; however, it most commonly affects the small intestine and colon. Crohn’s disease is progressive and has several subtypes that are categorized by the area of the digestive tract affected. The incidence of Crohn’s disease in the U.S. and the world has been increasing; however, the reasons why are unknown. Crohn’s disease is considered to be an autoimmune disorder caused by the body’s immune system attacking normal cells and develops more frequently in people who are between the ages of 15 and 40 (but can appear earlier), who have a family history of inflammatory bowel disease, who are of Eastern European Jewish (Ashkenazi) descent, or those who smoke.

    When should I see a Crohn's Disease doctor near Encinitas, 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 Crohn's Disease doctor near Encinitas, 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 Crohn's Disease doctors near Encinitas, 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 Crohn's Disease doctors near Encinitas, 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 Crohn's Disease doctor near Encinitas, 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 Crohn's Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease doctor near Encinitas, 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 Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease doctors near Encinitas, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Crohn's Disease 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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