The 20 Best Hemorrhoids Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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The 20 Best Hemorrhoids Doctors near San Francisco, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 114 doctor with experience in Hemorrhoids near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 89 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    James K. Yan
    Distinguished in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology

    James K. Yan, DO Private Practice

    728 Pacific Ave, Ste 305, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caring, compassionate, and patient centered care. Dr. Yan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hemorrhoids, Jaundice, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Taehyun P. Chung
    Advanced in Hemorrhoids
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hemorrhoids
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery | Gastroenterology

    Taehyun Philip Chung, MD Private Practice

    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    My goal is to deliver the best possible care supported the best research. Seeing a surgeon can be frightening. People should be treated not just as patients or diseases, but should leave the office feeling their doctor is their partner and strongest ally in understanding what is wrong and how it can be improved. I do my best to explain things in terms that are easily understandable and allow enough time so each patient has the time needed for me to really listen and not feel rushed. Dr. Chung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

    Kevin M. Man
    Advanced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology

    Kevin M. Man, MD Private Practice

    1 Shrader St, Ste 500, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Man is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    James H. Reed
    Advanced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology

    James H. Reed, MD Private Practice

    1 Shrader St, Ste 500, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Provide state of the art medical care for our patients in a friendly, compassionate and professional setting. I listen well and try to explain things in an understandable way. Questions are welcomed. Dr. Reed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Cathleen N. Cabansag
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology

    San Francisco Gastroenterology

    2186 Geary Blvd, Ste 320, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Cathleen N. Cabansag joined San Francisco Gastroenterology in 2011. Dr. Cabansag is Board Certified in Gastroenterology. She graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and subsequently completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Gastroenterology at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.Dr. Cabansag is able to assist patients in managing and evaluating all aspects of their gastroenterology needs. She has a special interest in women's health issues including colorectal cancer screening in women.Dr. Cabansag is dedicated to providing her patients with the best quality of care through education. Dr. Cabansag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Frank J. Farrell
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology

    Insite Digestive SF Gastroenterology

    2186 Geary Blvd, Ste 320, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Frank J. Farrell has been in clinical gastroenterology practice for nearly two decades. In addition to being Board Certified in Gastroenterology, he is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Farrell is recognized as a Fellow of the AGA for his commitment to the field of gastroenterology and superior achievement in private practice.Dr. Farrell started in private practice in San Francisco in 1994. He graduated from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. He completed his internship, residency, and chief residency in Internal Medicine at Mount Zion Medical Center in San Francisco.He subsequently completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. Dr. Farrell has a special interest in colon health and screening colonoscopy.Dr. Farrell is dedicated to providing his patients the best quality of care through education. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Carlos M. San Mateo
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    San Francisco Medical Center

    2238 Geary Blvd, 4th Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos San Mateo is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. San Mateo has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Genital Warts, Colorectal Cancer, and Anal Fissure. Dr. San Mateo is currently accepting new patients.

    Dennis D. Shen
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology

    Dennis D. Shen, MD Private Practice

    929 Clay St, Ste 301, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caring, compassionate, and patient centered care. Dr. Shen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Hepatitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery | Gastroenterology

    Vanessa Talbott, MD Private Practice

    1100 Van Ness Ave, Ste 1040, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vanessa Talbott is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Talbott has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. Her top areas of expertise are Genital Warts, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Talbott is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    General Surgery

    Office

    2330 Post St Ste 260, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ankit Sarin is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Sarin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Emily Finlayson
    Advanced in Hemorrhoids
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Hemorrhoids
    Colorectal Surgery

    Center For Colorectal Surgery

    1600 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Emily Finlayson is a colorectal surgeon with expertise in the treatment of colon and rectal cancer, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. She is a specialist in minimally invasive surgical techniques. Finlayson's research examines population-based surgical outcomes, focusing particularly on functional outcomes in the frail elderly. Finlayson earned her medical degree at Harvard Medical School. She trained in general surgery at UCSF and in colon and rectal surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She also earned a master of science degree at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, and she completed a research fellowship with the White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Vermont. Finlayson served on the surgery department faculty at the University of Michigan and on the Michigan Surgical Collaborative for Outcomes Research and Evaluation. She returned to UCSF in 2009. Dr. Finlayson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Delirium, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Aneurysm Repair.

    Hueylan Chern
    Advanced in Hemorrhoids
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Hemorrhoids
    Colorectal Surgery

    Center For Colorectal Surgery

    1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hueylan Chern is a colorectal surgeon at UCSF Medical Center. She specializes in minimally invasive procedures for conditions such as colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and diverticular disease. She has expertise in endorectal ultrasound, transanal endoscopic microsurgery and sphincter-preserving operations. In research, Chern's interests include endorectal ultrasound and colorectal cancer. Chern earned her medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). She completed general surgery training at Brown University and a fellowship in colorectal surgery at UMDNJ, followed by additional oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Chern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Madhulika (. Varma
    Advanced in Hemorrhoids
    Advanced in Hemorrhoids

    Center For Colorectal Surgery

    1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Madhulika (Mika) Varma, chief of colorectal surgery at UCSF Medical Center, specializes in diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. Her areas of expertise include colorectal and anal cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, and pelvic floor disorders. She also is a specialist in treating many of these diseases using laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgical techniques. Varma is director of the Center for Pelvic Physiology, which evaluates patients with fecal incontinence, constipation, rectal cancer and anal fistula. She is co-director of the UCSF Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease and a member of the Women's Continence Center and Women's Health Clinical Research Center. Varma's research interests include clinical outcomes for inflammatory bowel diseases and defecation disorders. Varma earned her medical degree at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She completed a residency in general surgery at UCSF and spent a year at the University of Minnesota for specialized training in colon and rectal surgery. In 2000, she returned to UCSF, where she completed a fellowship in clinical outcomes research and epidemiology. Dr. Varma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Laurence F. Yee
    Advanced in Hemorrhoids
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Hemorrhoids
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery | Gastroenterology

    San Francisco Surgical Medical Group

    3838 California St, Ste 616, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Yee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Jonathan P. Terdiman
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology

    Colitis And Crohn's Disease Center

    1701 Divisadero St., Suite 120, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jonathan Terdiman is a gastroenterologist who serves as co-director of UCSF's inflammatory bowel disease center and colorectal cancer prevention program. His research interests include colorectal cancer prevention, hereditary gastrointestinal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. Terdiman earned his medical degree at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed a residency in internal medicine and fellowships in critical care medicine and gastroenterology at UCSF. Terdiman frequently lectures in the community, at the university and for various professional organizations on the subjects he explores in his research. Dr. Terdiman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Sara Lewin
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology

    Colitis And Crohn's Disease Center

    1701 Divisadero St., Suite 120, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sara Lewin is a gastroenterologist who specializes in caring for patients with inflammatory bowel diseases, disorders of the small intestine and general gastroenterology concerns. In addition to evaluating patients in the clinic, she performs procedures to examine the digestive tract. These include upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy – in which the patient swallows a tiny camera that transmits images – and double-balloon enteroscopy, in which the doctor can enhance viewing by inflating balloons attached to the endoscope. Lewin's research interests include improving care for hospitalized patients with gastrointestinal illnesses and clinical trials for novel therapeutic agents for. Lewin earned her medical degree at UCSF, where she then completed a residency in internal medicine, followed by fellowships in gastroenterology and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Lewin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Uma Mahadevan
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology

    Colitis And Crohn's Disease Center

    1701 Divisadero St., Suite 120, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Uma Mahadevan is a gastroenterologist and director of the UCSF Colitis and Crohn's Disease Center. She is an expert on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), particularly as it relates to pregnancy and fertility, and on managing patients with complex Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. In research, Mahadevan is interested in digital health for IBD and developing novel therapies for IBD, and she is involved in trials of new drugs and dietary therapies. Mahadevan earned her medical degree from the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine, part of the State University of New York system. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the Mount Sinai Health System, a fellowship in gastroenterology at UCSF, and a fellowship in IBD at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Mahadevan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Rishika Chugh
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology At Mount Zion

    1701 Divisadero St., Suite 120, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Rishika Chugh is a gastroenterologist who cares for people with a range of digestive conditions and symptoms. She performs endoscopic procedures, such as upper endoscopy and colonoscopy, and specializes in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. She directs the UCSF Intestinal Ultrasound Clinic, where ultrasound imaging is used to assess inflammation and inform treatment decisions for patients with IBD. In research, Chugh focuses on IBD. She has a particular interest in how intestinal ultrasound can reduce the need for colonoscopies, as well as MRI and CT scans, and an interest in women's health in the context of IBD. She has investigated novel IBD medications, looking at their safety and efficacy, and has examined how having IBD impacts pregnancy outcomes. Chugh earned her medical degree at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Montefiore Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at Yale New Haven Hospital and a fellowship in IBD at UCSF. Dr. Chugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.

    Michael Kattah
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology

    Colitis And Crohn's Disease Center

    1701 Divisadero St., Suite 120, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Michael Kattah is a gastroenterologist who cares for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other disorders involving the digestive tract. He performs upper endoscopies and colonoscopies. He is particularly interested in caring for young adults with IBD and works with pediatric gastroenterologists to help these patients transition from pediatric to adult care. Kattah's research focuses on ways to better treat patients with IBD. He studies both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis (types of IBD) to investigate why people develop IBD and learn how to choose the best medications for individual patients. His lab uses new technologies to understand how specific genes and cell types drive IBD, with the goal of identifying less toxic, more tailored treatments. Kattah earned his medical degree and doctorate in immunology at Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, followed by a fellowship in gastroenterology at UCSF. In his free time, Kattah enjoys surfing. Dr. Kattah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Priya Kathpalia
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hemorrhoids
    Gastroenterology

    Endoscopy At Mount Zion

    1600 Divisadero St., First Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Priya Kathpalia is a gastroenterologist who cares for patients with conditions affecting the esophagus (the tube that goes from the mouth to the stomach), offering both diagnostic and therapeutic expertise. She treats esophageal motility disorders (problems with food passing through the esophagus), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), eosinophilic esophagitis (chronic inflammation of the esophagus likely caused by allergies) and other complex conditions involving the first part of the digestive tract. In addition to performing upper endoscopies and colonoscopies, she uses advanced diagnostic methods, such as esophageal manometry, Bravo esophageal pH monitoring, esophageal impedance pH testing, EndoFLIP and mucosal impedance (MiVu) studies. She serves as medical director of services for patients with issues related to esophageal motility. Kathpalia earned her medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, where she also completed a residency in internal medicine and served as chief resident. She completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at UCSF. Passionate about medical education and curriculum development, Kathpalia directs UCSF's gastroenterology fellowship program. She also co-chairs the UCSF Medical Staff Committee on Professionalism. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, where she served on the training committee. She also serves on the American Foregut Society's clinical practice committee and previously was a member of the editorial board for the journal Gastroenterology . Dr. Kathpalia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemorrhoids. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Hemorrhoids?

    Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus or lower part of the rectum.

    When should I see a Hemorrhoids doctor near San Francisco, 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 Hemorrhoids doctor near San Francisco, 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 Hemorrhoids doctors near San Francisco, 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 Hemorrhoids doctors near San Francisco, 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 Hemorrhoids doctor near San Francisco, 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 Hemorrhoids doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hemorrhoids 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 Hemorrhoids doctor near San Francisco, 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 Hemorrhoids 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 Hemorrhoids 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 Hemorrhoids doctors near San Francisco, CA?

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

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