The 20 Best Diverticular Disease Doctors Near Me in Palm Desert, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 104 doctor with experience in Diverticular Disease near Palm Desert, CA. Of these, 81 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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104 providers found
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Burk is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Burk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Gering is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Gering is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muffadal Taher is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Taher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Splenomegaly, Visceromegaly, Gallbladder Disease, and Diverticular Disease.

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    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Nhat Nguyen-Minh, M.D.

    71943 Highway 111, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nhat Nguyen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Nguyen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Conti is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Conti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphocytic Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adewale Ajumobi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Ajumobi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Esophagitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ricardo Cacdac is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Cacdac is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristopher Foreman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Foreman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Baker Cyst, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Josephine Nguyen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Fecal Impaction, and Visceromegaly.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Smith is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rafal Sosnowski is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Sosnowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Berdon Syndrome, Intussusception in Children, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly.

    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine

    Nina K. Maw Maw, M.D., Inc.

    35900 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nina Maw is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Maw is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. She is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Maw is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease

    Office

    45280 Seeley Dr Ste 100A, 
    La Quinta, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bayani Evangelista is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Quinta, California. Dr. Evangelista is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Office

    72855 Fred Waring Dr Ste C10, 
    Palm Desert, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vicki Portnoff is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Portnoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Scoliosis.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology

    Desert Positron Imaging Center LLC

    74785 US Highway 111 Ste 101, 
    Indian Wells, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Feller is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Indian Wells, California. Dr. Feller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gorham's Disease, Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, and Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Neuroradiology

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Atkins is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Atkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Blevins is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Blevins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Baker Cyst, Tenosynovitis, Headache, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Slocum is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Slocum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Ascites, Pleural Effusion, and Nasal Flaring.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kent Thompson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Breast Lump, Galactocoele, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Eisenhower Health

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
    Rancho Mirage, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Saponaro is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Saponaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Diverticular Disease?

    Diverticula are small, bulging sacs or pouches that form on the inner wall of the intestine. Diverticulitis occurs when these pouches become inflamed or infected. Most often, these pouches are in the lower part of the large intestine (colon).

    When should I see a Diverticular Disease doctor near Palm Desert, 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 Diverticular Disease doctor near Palm Desert, 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 Diverticular Disease doctors near Palm Desert, 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 Diverticular Disease doctors near Palm Desert, 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 Diverticular Disease doctor near Palm Desert, 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 Diverticular Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diverticular 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 Diverticular Disease doctor near Palm Desert, 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 Diverticular 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 Diverticular 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 Diverticular Disease doctors near Palm Desert, CA?

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

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