The 20 Best Endoscopy Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 817 doctor with experience in Endoscopy near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 720 are Experienced, 84 are Advanced, 12 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Gralnek is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gralnek is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    900 Weyburn Place, Suite 14 171, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Berkeley Limketkai is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Limketkai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 360W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Katkov is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Katkov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Katkov is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    1301 20th Street, Suite 280, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rudolph Bedford is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bedford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Stricture, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bedford is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Endoscopy
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Endoscopy
    Internal Medicine

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Breast Care

    1223 16th St Ste 3100, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alireza Sedarat is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sedarat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Endoscopy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Endoscopy
    Neurosurgery
    2125 Arizona Avenue, Floor 2, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Kelly is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Endoscopy
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Endoscopy
    Bariatric Medicine
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danny Shouhed is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Shouhed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shouhed is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Endoscopy
    Holistic Medicine
    Distinguished in Endoscopy
    Holistic Medicine
    13315 W Washington Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dong Wang is a Holistic Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Ms. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, Hydranencephaly, Endoscopy, and Splenectomy.

    Distinguished in Endoscopy
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Endoscopy
    Orthopedics

    Edward Carden MD Inc

    13160 Mindanao Way Ste 300, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dean Matsuda is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Matsuda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endoscopy and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Endoscopy
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Endoscopy
    Internal Medicine

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Bernstein is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bernstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    General Surgery | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    General Surgery | Pediatrics

    UCLA Pediatric Surgery

    200 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste 265, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Surgical precision with respect and compassion always. Dr. Deugarte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Appendicitis, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Deugarte is board certified in Surgery General Surgery and Surgery (Sub: Pediatric Surgery). Dr. Deugarte is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Endoscopy
    Interventional Radiology
    Advanced in Endoscopy
    Interventional Radiology

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravi Srinivasa is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Srinivasa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chylous Ascites, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Endoscopy
    Distinguished in Endoscopy

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alberto Breda is a Urologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Breda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1286W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sean Lai is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    General Surgery
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1170W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Lublin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lublin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lublin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 888W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wenchao Wu is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    2020 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 400, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bert Mandelbaum is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Mandelbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Hypermobile Joints, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Mandelbaum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    2020 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 400, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Gerhardt is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Gerhardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gerhardt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    2020 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 400, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clinton Soppe is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Soppe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Soppe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Endoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    1301 20th Street, Suite 280, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamyar Shahedi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Shahedi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Endoscopy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shahedi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Endoscopy?

    Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera and light on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope.

    Small instruments can be inserted through an endoscope and used to:

    • Look more closely at an area inside the body
    • Take samples of abnormal tissues (biopsy)
    • Treat certain diseases
    • Remove tumors
    • Stop bleeding
    • Remove foreign bodies (such as food stuck in the esophagus, the tube that connects your throat to your stomach)

    When should I see an Endoscopy doctor near Santa Monica, 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 Endoscopy doctor near Santa Monica, 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 Endoscopy doctors near Santa Monica, 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 Endoscopy doctors near Santa Monica, 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 Endoscopy doctor near Santa Monica, 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 Endoscopy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Endoscopy 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 Endoscopy doctor near Santa Monica, 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 Endoscopy 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 Endoscopy 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 Endoscopy doctors near Santa Monica, CA?

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

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