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    MediFind found 126 doctor with experience in Gastroparesis near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 119 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    126 providers found
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Berkeley Limketkai is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Limketkai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology

      Office

      100 Med Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrea Shin is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Family Medicine

      B & G Medical And Surgical Providers A Professional Corporation

      10660 Wilshire Blvd Apt 1108, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elham Ghadishah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ghadishah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Sepsis, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Advanced in Gastroparesis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Gastroparesis
      General Surgery

      UCLA Associated General Surgeons

      1260 15th St, Suite 1200, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Chen is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gastroparesis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

      Advanced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology

      Office

      100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 700, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kevin Ghassemi is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ghassemi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Achalasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Gastroparesis
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Gastroparesis
      Internal Medicine

      West Los Angeles Medical Center

      6041 Cadillac Ave, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Zikos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zikos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Achalasia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Zikos is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      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 in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lai is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      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 in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bedford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Stricture, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bedford is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      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 in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sedarat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 325E, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      S Shamsi is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Shamsi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Esophagitis. Dr. Shamsi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology

      UCLA Health Santa Monica Breast Care

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

      Kareem Sassi is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sassi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology

      UCLA Health Santa Monica Breast Care

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

      Carl Nordstrom is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Nordstrom has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology

      UCLA Health Santa Monica Breast Care

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

      Mark Ovsiowitz is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Ovsiowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Bariatric Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      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 in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Shouhed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shouhed is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Internal Medicine

      James Baharvar, MD

      2428 Santa Monica Blvd, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      55+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jamshid Baharvar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Baharvar has been practicing medicine for over 55 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Nasal Flaring, Sitosterolemia, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology

      Greater Los Angeles HCS

      11301 Wilshire Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jonathan Kaunitz is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kaunitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Diarrhea, Gastroparesis, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Gastroenterology

      Greater Los Angeles HCS

      11301 Wilshire Blvd, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Pisegna is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pisegna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      General Surgery

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

      4650 Lincoln Blvd, 
      Marina Del Rey, CA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Desmond Huynh is a General Surgeon in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Huynh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Superficial Thrombophlebitis, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Huynh is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      General Surgery

      UCLA Associated General Surgeons

      757 Westwood Plz, Fl 7, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Darryl Hiyama is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hiyama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Stomach Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastroparesis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology

      UCLA Department Of Surgery

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

      Jorge Vargas is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroparesis. His top areas of expertise are Atresia of Small Intestine, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, and Liver Transplant.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      What is the definition of Gastroparesis?

      Gastroparesis is a condition that reduces the ability of the stomach to empty its solid contents. It does not involve a blockage (obstruction) of the outlet of the stomach.

      When should I see a Gastroparesis 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 a Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis 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 a Gastroparesis 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 Gastroparesis doctor search results page. 

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

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

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