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    MediFind found 86 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Fistula near San Diego, CA. Of these, 73 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    86 providers found
      Distinguished in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Amy L. Lightner
      Elite in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Elite in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery

      Scripps Health

      10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (13.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Amy Lightner is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lightner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Radiation Enteritis, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery

      Jeffrey R. Toman M.D. PC

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

      Mathew Isho is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Isho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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      Allison Berndtson
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Intensive Care Medicine

      UC San Diego

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

      Allison Berndtson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Berndtson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      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 Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy.

      William J. Sandborn
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Gastroenterology
      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Sandborn is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Sandborn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery

      UC San Diego

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

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

      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery

      UC San Diego

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

      Shanglei Liu is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Intensive Care Medicine

      UC San Diego

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

      Amy Liepert is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Liepert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Intensive Care Medicine

      UC San Diego

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

      Jarrett Santorelli is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Santorelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Delirium, and Splenectomy.

      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Intensive Care Medicine

      UC San Diego

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

      Laura Haines is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Haines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Fasciotomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Jula Veerapong is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Veerapong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Appendectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Michael Chang is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Chang has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9300 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (11.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rebekah White is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Practice
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Practice
      34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Utsav Patwardhan is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in San Diego, California. Dr. Patwardhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Colonic Atresia, Lymphangitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Practice
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Practice
      34800 Bob Wilson Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Erin Mcshane is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in San Diego, California. Dr. Mcshane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top area of expertise is Gastrointestinal Fistula.

      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery | Military Health Care
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery | Military Health Care
      Naval Medical Center San Diego 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Erin West is a General Surgeon and a Military Health Care provider in San Diego, California. Dr. West is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Appendicitis, and Appendectomy.

      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Practice
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Practice
      38400 Bob Wilson Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in San Diego, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Gastrointestinal Fistula.

      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      38400 Bob Wilson Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sophia Schermerhorn is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in San Diego, California. Dr. Schermerhorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Esophageal Atresia, and Gastrointestinal Fistula.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Gastrointestinal Fistula?

      A gastrointestinal fistula is an abnormal opening in the stomach or intestines that allows the contents to leak to another part of the body.

      • Leaks that go through to a part of the intestines are called entero-enteral fistulas.
      • Leaks that go through to the skin are called enterocutaneous fistulas.
      • Other organs can be involved, such as the bladder, vagina, anus, and colon.

      When should I see a Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 a Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 a Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctors near San Diego, CA?

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

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrointestinal Fistula 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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