The 20 Best Encopresis Doctors Near Me in California, US

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 761 doctor with experience in Encopresis near California, US. Of these, 660 are Experienced, 91 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Encopresis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Referral required
    222 West Eulalia Street, Suite 100A, 
    Glendale, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anamaria Mcelrath-Garza is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Mcelrath-Garza is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Proctitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Mcelrath-Garza is board certified in Surgery General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, and American Board Surgery. Dr. Mcelrath-Garza is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Duarte Cancer Center

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andreas Kaiser is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Kaiser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kaiser is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Uc San Diego Health La Jolla-Women's Pelvic Medicine

    4520 Executive Dr Ste 360, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Emily Lukacz is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lukacz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Lukacz is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seth Cohen is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Christopher Chung, M.D.

    301 W Huntington Dr Ste 400, 
    Arcadia, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Chung is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lump in the Abdomen, and Rectocele. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mimi Lin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Encopresis, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lin is board certified in Gastroenterology - Board Certified. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Sacramento Colon And Rectal Surgery Medical Group

    1020 29th St, Ste 350, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeanne Yu is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Yu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Yu is board certified in Surgery General Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, and Colorectal Surgery - Board Certified.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Roseville Medical Center

    1600 Eureka Rd, 
    Roseville, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Deepthi Sankepalli is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Roseville, California. Dr. Sankepalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lactose Intolerance, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Encopresis. Dr. Sankepalli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Tony K Shum M.D. Inc

    889 S San Gabriel Blvd, 
    San Gabriel, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Nager is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in San Gabriel, California. Dr. Nager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Frequent or Urgent Urination, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Nager is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Uc San Diego Health Encinitas-Colorectal Surgery

    1200 Garden View Rd Ste 110, 
    Encinitas, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mariann Alperin is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Alperin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Rectocele, and Uterine Prolapse. Dr. Alperin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Enloe Medical Center

    111 Raley Blvd Ste 100, 
    Chico, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Bangsund is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Bangsund is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Colitis, Lower Esophageal Ring, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Moses is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Moses is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Atresia of Small Intestine, Ulcerative Colitis, and Diarrhea. Dr. Moses is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City,, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brooke Gurland is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Redwood City,, California. Dr. Gurland is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Levator Syndrome, Pelvic Laparoscopy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Gurland is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Kunkel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kunkel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Gastroparesis, Encopresis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leila Neshatian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Neshatian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Neurogenic Bowel, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC Davis Medical Center

    2315 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Asha Cogdill is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Cogdill is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Clarke-Iii is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Clarke-Iii is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Central Valley Doctors Health System Physician Group Gastroenterology

    1801 Colorado Ave Ste 170, 
    Turlock, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rodney Eddi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Turlock, California. Dr. Eddi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Petar Vukasin Md, Inc.

    301 W Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Petar Vukasin is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Vukasin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Genital Warts, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Vukasin is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Surgery. Dr. Vukasin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Skandan Shanmugan is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Shanmugan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Shanmugan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Shanmugan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Encopresis?

    If a child over 4 years of age has been toilet trained, and still passes stool and soils clothes, it is called encopresis. The child may or may not be doing this on purpose.

    When should I see an Encopresis doctor in California, US?

    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 an Encopresis doctor in California, US?

    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 Encopresis doctors in California, US?

    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 Encopresis doctors in California, US?

    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 an Encopresis doctor in California, US?

    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 Encopresis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Encopresis 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 an Encopresis doctor in California, US?

    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 Encopresis 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 Encopresis 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 Encopresis doctors in California, US?

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

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