The 20 Best Encopresis Doctors Near Me in San Diego, CA

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The 20 Best Encopresis Doctors near San Diego, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in Encopresis near San Diego, CA. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Eisenstein is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Eisenstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Point Loma Medical Offices

    3250 Fordham St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Heidi Brown is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Hysterectomy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    General Surgery

    Jeffrey R. Toman M.D. PC

    4060 4th Ave Ste 510, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Toman is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Toman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy.

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    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Abbadessa is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Abbadessa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Kaiser Permanente Point Loma Medical Offices - Obstetrics & Gynecology Department

    3250 Fordham St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gouri Diwadkar is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Diwadkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, and Encopresis. Dr. Diwadkar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Point Loma Medical Offices

    3250 Fordham St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kimberly Ferrante is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Ferrante is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Vulvovaginitis, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Ferrante is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Kaiser Permanente Point Loma Medical Offices

    3250 Fordham St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tatiana Catanzarite is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Catanzarite is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Tubal Disease, Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Catanzarite is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Encopresis
    General Surgery

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    8010 Frost St Fl 2, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pamela Lee is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology Medical Associates

    4060 4th Ave Ste 240, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suja Dubois is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Dubois is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology Medical Associates

    4060 4th Ave Ste 240, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sally Stipho is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Stipho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology Medical Associates

    4060 4th Ave Ste 240, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kishore Gaddipati is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Gaddipati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology Medical Associates

    4060 4th Ave Ste 240, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Cummins is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Cummins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology Medical Associates

    4060 4th Ave Ste 240, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sajiv Chandradas is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Chandradas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Denise Kalmaz is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kalmaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Derek Patel is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Berdon Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Regents Of The University Of California

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lindsey Burnett is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Burnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, and Bowel Incontinence.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Regents Of The University Of California

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Lopez is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Obstetrics And Gynecology Surgical Associates Of San Diego Medical Gro

    7695 Cardinal Ct Ste 240, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimia Menhaji is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Menhaji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, and Vulvovaginitis.

    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Encopresis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    4303 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 2110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Kunkel is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kunkel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. His top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Gastroparesis, Encopresis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

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

    4520 Executive Dr Ste 360, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emily Lukacz is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Lukacz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 near San Diego, 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 an Encopresis doctor near San Diego, 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 Encopresis doctors near San Diego, 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 Encopresis doctors near San Diego, 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 an Encopresis doctor near San Diego, 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 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 near San Diego, 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 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 near San Diego, CA?

    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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