The 20 Best Cronkhite-Canada Disease Doctors Near Me in Whittier, CA

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The 20 Best Cronkhite-Canada Disease Doctors near Whittier, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 93 doctor with experience in Cronkhite-Canada Disease near Whittier, CA. Of these, 79 are Experienced and 14 are Advanced.

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93 providers found
    Advanced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neal Shindel is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Shindel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Washington Medical Office Building

    12291 Washington Blvd Ste 201, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashwin Ashok is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Ashok is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Washington Medical Office Building

    12291 Washington Blvd Ste 201, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jiaming Zhu is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Digestive Health Washington Medical Office Building

    12291 Washington Blvd Ste 201, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Renee Palta is an Internal Medicine provider in Whittier, California. Dr. Palta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Washington Medical Office Building

    12291 Washington Blvd Ste 201, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alex Shindel is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Shindel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Henry B. Bikhazi M.D. Inc.

    14350 Whittier Blvd Ste 305, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Mecum is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Mecum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine Whittwood Medical Office Building

    15725 Whittier Blvd Ste 500, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Wahbah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Wahbah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Mark W Li MD

    2440 S Hacienda Blvd, 
    Hacienda Heights, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Li is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Hacienda Heights, California. Dr. Li has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    Pih Health Physicians

    12675 La Mirada Blvd, Suite 201and401, 
    La Mirada, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wesley Heartfield is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in La Mirada, California. Dr. Heartfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    General Surgery

    Office

    600 N Garfield Ave Ste 306, 
    Monterey Park, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shiun Ker is a General Surgeon in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Ker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology
    1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hyder Jamal is a Gastroenterologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Jamal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jamal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Dennis Y. Chan MD

    500 N Garfield Ave, 
    Monterey Park, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Chan is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Chan has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Firmin C. Ho, M.D.

    500 N Garfield Ave, 
    Monterey Park, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Firmin Ho is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Ho has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Jaundice, Menetrier Disease, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

    Advanced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology

    C. George Lai M.D. Inc.

    500 N Garfield Ave Ste 100, 
    Monterey Park, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chia-chi Lai is a Gastroenterologist in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Lai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Anemia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Zahn & Associates A Medical Corporation

    1026 E Las Tunas Dr, 
    San Gabriel, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chester Zahn is a Gastroenterologist in San Gabriel, California. Dr. Zahn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastroparesis, Indigestion, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    328 S 1st St Ste E, 
    Alhambra, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Lam is an Internal Medicine provider in Alhambra, California. Dr. Lam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Menetrier Disease, Gastritis, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

    Shahrad Hakimian
    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology

    UCLA Health Primary & Specialty Care

    700 West 7th St, Ste 270-D, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahrad Hakimian is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hakimian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Hemorrhoids, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hakimian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Optum - Downey Lakewood Specialty

    10441 Lakewood Blvd, 
    Downey, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paurush Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Downey, California. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Gastritis, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Minkes & Deere M.D.'S

    11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 111, 
    Downey, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Dholaria is a Gastroenterologist in Downey, California. Dr. Dholaria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Diverticular Disease.

    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cronkhite-Canada Disease
    Family Medicine

    Robert J Wielenga MD

    10835 New St, 
    Downey, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Wielenga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Downey, California. Dr. Wielenga has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Cronkhite-Canada Disease?

    Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare gastrointestinal disorder characterized by widespread colon polyps, unhealthy looking (dystrophic) nails, hair loss (alopecia), darkening skin (such as on the hands, arms, neck and face), diarrhea, weight loss, stomach pain, and/or excess fluid accumulation in arms and legs (peripheral edema). The cause of the condition is not known.

    When should I see a Cronkhite-Canada Disease doctor near Whittier, 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 Cronkhite-Canada Disease doctor near Whittier, 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 Cronkhite-Canada Disease doctors near Whittier, 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 Cronkhite-Canada Disease doctors near Whittier, 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 Cronkhite-Canada Disease doctor near Whittier, 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 Cronkhite-Canada Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cronkhite-Canada 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 Cronkhite-Canada Disease doctor near Whittier, 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 Cronkhite-Canada 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 Cronkhite-Canada 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 Cronkhite-Canada Disease doctors near Whittier, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cronkhite-Canada 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 Cronkhite-Canada Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cronkhite-Canada 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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