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

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The 20 Best Gardner Syndrome Doctors near Whittier, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 149 doctor with experience in Gardner Syndrome near Whittier, CA. Of these, 89 are Experienced, 54 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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149 providers found
    Distinguished in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neal Shindel is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Shindel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    General Surgery Wells Medical Office Building

    12462 Putnam St Ste 500, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nishit Shah is a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Washington Medical Office Building

    12291 Washington Blvd Ste 201, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashwin Ashok is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Ashok 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.

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    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Digestive Health Washington Medical Office Building

    12291 Washington Blvd Ste 201, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Renee Palta is an Internal Medicine provider in Whittier, California. Dr. Palta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Washington Medical Office Building

    12291 Washington Blvd Ste 201, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alex Shindel is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Shindel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Washington Medical Office Building

    12291 Washington Blvd Ste 201, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jiaming Zhu is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Henry B. Bikhazi M.D. Inc.

    14350 Whittier Blvd Ste 305, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Mecum is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Mecum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Office

    600 N Garfield Ave Ste 306, 
    Monterey Park, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shiun Ker is a General Surgeon in Monterey Park, California. Dr. Ker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hyder Jamal is a Gastroenterologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Jamal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jamal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eugene Yoon is a Gastroenterologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Yoon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Yoon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erika Hoyos is a Gastroenterologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Hoyos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Intestinal Cancer, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hoyos is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
    Fullerton, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Koo is a Gastroenterologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Koo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Koo is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Fernando Ibarra, M.D., Inc.

    3400 E Florence Ave, 
    Huntington Park, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fernando Ibarra is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Huntington Park, California. Dr. Ibarra has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Kim is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Intestinal Cancer, Anemia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Washington Medical Office Building

    12291 Washington Blvd Ste 201, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Preeya Goyal is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Goyal has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Shang Wu M.D. Inc.

    3141 S Hacienda Blvd, 
    Hacienda Heights, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shang Wu is a Gastroenterologist in Hacienda Heights, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis B, Bile Duct Obstruction, Indigestion, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis.

    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    3120 S Hacienda Blvd Ste 103, 
    Hacienda Heights, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenny Su is a Gastroenterologist in Hacienda Heights, California. Dr. Su is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Mark W Li MD

    2440 S Hacienda Blvd, 
    Hacienda Heights, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Li is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Hacienda Heights, California. Dr. Li has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    Pih Health Physicians

    12675 La Mirada Blvd, Suite 201and401, 
    La Mirada, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wesley Heartfield is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in La Mirada, California. Dr. Heartfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gardner Syndrome
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Abdul M Alaama MD Inc

    101 E Beverly Blvd, 
    Montebello, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    57+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdul Alaama is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Montebello, California. Dr. Alaama has been practicing medicine for over 57 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gardner Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Protein Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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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