The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Fistula Doctors Near Me in encinitas, CA

Find the Top Gastrointestinal Fistula Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Fistula near encinitas, CA. Of these, 45 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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56 providers found
    Elite in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Elite in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Medical Center Jefferson

    2205 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Lightner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Lightner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Radiation Enteritis, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin El-Hayek is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. El-Hayek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Acute Pancreatitis, Gastroparesis, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. El-Hayek is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebekah White is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

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

    Mark Takata is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Takata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Galloway Well Building Inc

    303 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katie Huang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Hernia, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Gil Q Galloway MD Inc

    303 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gillian Galloway is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Galloway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Galloway is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Galloway is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Sandborn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sandborn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sandborn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ji Park is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Short Bowel Syndrome.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Simons-Linares is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Simons-Linares is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Cholecystitis, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Simons-Linares is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohamed Siddiqui is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Siddiqui is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Malnutrition, Bile Duct Stricture, and Short Bowel Syndrome.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Strong is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Strong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Strong is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Garth Jacobsen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jacobsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jacobsen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Offices

    400 Craven Road, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dinh Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Diverticulum, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Acrospiroma, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anil Vaidya is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Vaidya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreas Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Vaidya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kunzah Syed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Syed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Splenic Infarction, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Lithotripsy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aldo Fafaj is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Fafaj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, Splenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Fafaj is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthias Turina is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Turina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Turina is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Essa Aleassa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Aleassa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cristan Anderson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vladimir Bolshinsky is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Bolshinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Levator Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Anal Fissure, Bladder Reconstruction, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bolshinsky is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 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 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 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 encinitas, 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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