The 20 Best Diarrhea Doctors Near Me in Capitola, CA

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The 20 Best Diarrhea Doctors near Capitola, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in Diarrhea near Capitola, CA. Of these, 53 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Joseph B. Palascak
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Pamf - Sc Gi

    1662 Dominican Way, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Palascak is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Palascak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Palascak is currently accepting new patients.

    Kuntal M. Thaker
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Pamf - Sc Gi

    1662 Dominican Way, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kuntal Thaker is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Thaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Thaker is currently accepting new patients.

    Kourosh F. Ghassemi
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Santa Cruz Gastroenterology

    1662 Dominican Way, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kourosh Ghassemi is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Ghassemi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ghassemi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Thanh N. Vu
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Dignity Health Medical Foundation

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 400, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Thanh Vu is a licensed medical professional who specializes in internal medicine. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Yingwei Qi
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 400, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Why I Became a Medical Provider:I had the privilege of studying and working at some of the best hospitals in China and the United States and was inspired by the doctors there. Also, I wanted to pursue a line of work that is meaningful every day.Personal Interests and Hobbies:Cooking, bikingProvide every patient with the care that we would want for our own loved ones. Dr. Qi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Melorheostosis.

    David Anjelly
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology - Dignity Health Medical Group - Santa Cruz, CA

    1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 350, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I started out in the engineering and IT industries and later decided to switch to medicine as it afforded me the ability to implement my longstanding interests in science and technology towards directly and meaningfully improving the lives and health of those entrusted to my care.  During a stint as a gastroenterology research coordinator--prior to starting medical school--I got to experience, firsthand, the fascinating array of pathologies and variety of practice settings (clinic, inpatient work, endoscopy) which make GI such a fun and 'hands-on' specialty, ultimately leading me to pursue a career as a gastroenterologist.  In my free time I enjoy being outdoors, spending time with my family, DIY projects and exploring my new home state of California.Diagnosing and managing gastrointestinal disease is not always straightforward due to the vague and nonspecific nature of many presenting symptoms. I always strive to gain an understanding of the 'whole' patient (body, mind, and spirit) in developing a therapeutic alliance to best facilitate care. Dr. Anjelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Stephanie M. Graziani
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Experienced in Diarrhea

    Pediatrics - Dignity Health Medical Group - Aptos, CA

    105 Post Office Dr, Suite F, 
    Aptos, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Before I went into medicine, I often found myself wanting to do better for people, for the world. I did a lot of soul-searching, but I kept coming back to medicine, and I chose pediatrics because I think pediatricians have a unique opportunity to help kids build a healthy foundation for a healthy life.One of my favorite appointments is with newborn babies and first time parents, because they have a lot of questions. As a pediatrician,I understand how important it is to walk them through what to expect and to reassure them that babies have many different things going on, and that usually it's just a variation on what's normal.I enjoy learning about marine biology, and I used to volunteer at an aquarium when I lived in Southern California.  I also studied ballet for about 25 years.I want to create a very warm, welcoming, inviting appointment so that kids and parents feel like I really spent time with them, focused on their needs. I want them to know that they are my priority. Dr. Graziani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Rotor Syndrome, Delayed Growth, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Pamf - Sc Gi

    1662 Dominican Way, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Geoffrey Bernstein is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bernstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Monterey Bay Gastroenterology

    1505 Soquel Dr, Ste 12, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Bennet is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Bennet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastritis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bennet is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Gastroenterology

    Monterey Bay Gastroenterology

    1505 Soquel Dr, Ste 12, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dominican Hospital has a medical staff of about 400 physicians, and is a dual-campus network of quality-focused comprehensive care serving the health care needs of the Monterey Bay region. Dr. Majuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Melinda Y. White
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Capitola, CA

    528 Capitola Ave, 
    Capitola, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I believe my role as a physician is to help people be informed, make smart choices, and develop healthy habits so they can maximize their potential for wellness. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Insomnia, Colitis, and Folate Deficiency.

    Robert Chen
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine - Dignity Health Medical Group - Capitola, CA

    528 Capitola Ave, 
    Capitola, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philosophy of Care: To provide quality care, from newborns to the elderly, in a comfortable and caring environment. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Asthma in Children.

    Lorena B. Russo
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine

    Urgent Care - Dignity Health Medical Group - Capitola, CA

    1820 41st Ave, Suite C, 
    Capitola, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I became a doctor to indulge in my interest in science, while learning and caring for people. I am very interested in social justice, and have worked and volunteered for my whole career to elevate all in our communities, and especially seek out those whose voices and stories are not always heard.In my free time I enjoy hiking, reading, dancing and spending time with family and pets.I listen and find that the more I listen the easier the diagnosis presents itself, and the better partners my patients and I become. Dr. Russo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Cellulitis, Necrosis, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Laura Garvin
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    PAMF - IM Soquel Dr

    2025 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Garvin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Garvin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Rebecca C. Barker
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    PAMF - IM Soquel Dr

    2025 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Barker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Barker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Multiple System Atrophy, Apo A-I Deficiency, Familial HDL Deficiency, and Colonoscopy.

    Timothy W. Allari
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    PAMF - IM Soquel Dr

    2025 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Allari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Allari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Joann Falkenburg
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Family Medicine

    Aptos Center

    7600 Old Dominion Court, Floor 2, 
    Aptos, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joann Falkenburg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Aptos, California. Dr. Falkenburg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Cyclothymic Disorder, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.

    Suzy M. Nassralla
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    PAMF - Aptos

    7600 Old Dominion Ct, 
    Aptos, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suzy Nassralla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Aptos, California. Dr. Nassralla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Abetalipoproteinemia, Fish-Eye Disease, Familial Hypobetalipoproteinemia, and Apo A-I Deficiency.

    Darien H. Heron
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    PAMF - Aptos

    7600 Old Dominion Ct, 
    Aptos, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Darien Heron is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Aptos, California. Dr. Heron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Thalassemia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Victoria A. Kaufmann
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diarrhea
    Internal Medicine

    PAMF - Aptos

    7600 Old Dominion Ct, 
    Aptos, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Victoria Kaufmann is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Aptos, California. Dr. Kaufmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diarrhea. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Oral Herpes, and Insomnia.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Diarrhea?

    Diarrhea is when you pass loose or watery stool.

    When should I see a Diarrhea doctor near Capitola, 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 Diarrhea doctor near Capitola, 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 Diarrhea doctors near Capitola, 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 Diarrhea doctors near Capitola, 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 Diarrhea doctor near Capitola, 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 Diarrhea doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diarrhea 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 Diarrhea doctor near Capitola, 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 Diarrhea 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 Diarrhea 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 Diarrhea doctors near Capitola, CA?

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

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