The 20 Best Gardner Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Encinitas, CA

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The 20 Best Gardner Syndrome Doctors near Encinitas, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 68 doctor with experience in Gardner Syndrome near Encinitas, CA. Of these, 38 are Advanced, 29 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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68 providers found
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gordon Kim is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Fakhreddine is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Fakhreddine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Goldklang is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Goldklang has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ethan Bortniker is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Bortniker has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Di Lauro is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Di Lauro has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Gardner Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Gardner Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmed Deabes is an Internal Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Deabes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Piyush (Phil) Kumar MD Inc

    700 Garden View Ct Ste 102, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marvin Singh is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    John B. Seradj M.D. Inc.

    477 N El Camino Real Ste A308, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dhuha Alhankawi is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Alhankawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janki Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adrianne Lajoie is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Lajoie has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Scripps Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caroline Diamant is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Diamant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Brookover is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Brookover is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Anal Fissure, and Anal Cancer.

    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 201, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Worsey is a Colorectal Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Worsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Walter Coyle is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Coyle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Kuldau is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kuldau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Franklin Tsai is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gauree Konijeti is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Konijeti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Skinner is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Skinner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Bile Duct Stricture, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jill Lane is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Pockros is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pockros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Hepatitis C, and Cirrhosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Gardner Syndrome?

    Gardner syndrome is a form of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) that is characterized by multiple colorectal polyps and various types of tumors, both benign (noncancerous) and malignant (cancerous). They are also at an increased risk of developing other FAP-related cancers, such as those of the small bowel, stomach, pancreas, thyroid, central nervous system, liver, bile ducts, and/or adrenal gland. Other signs and symptoms of Gardner syndrome include dental abnormalities; osteomas (benign bone growths); various skin abnormalities such as epidermoid cysts, fibromas (a benign tumor of the connective tissue), and lipomas; and desmoid tumors. It is caused by changes in the APC gene and inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. These may include high risk screening, prophylactic surgeries and/or certain types of medications.

    When should I see a Gardner Syndrome doctor near Encinitas, 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 Gardner Syndrome doctor near Encinitas, 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 Gardner Syndrome doctors near Encinitas, 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 Gardner Syndrome doctors near Encinitas, 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 Gardner Syndrome doctor near Encinitas, 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 Gardner Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gardner Syndrome 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 Gardner Syndrome doctor near Encinitas, 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 Gardner Syndrome 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 Gardner Syndrome 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 Gardner Syndrome doctors near Encinitas, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gardner Syndrome 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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