The 20 Best Lactose Intolerance Doctors Near Me in California, US

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The 20 Best Lactose Intolerance Doctors in California, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 325 doctor with experience in Lactose Intolerance near California, US. Of these, 310 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    100 Med Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    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 Lactose Intolerance. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kimberly Silva is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Silva is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. Her top areas of expertise are Lactose Intolerance, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome, and Morning Sickness. Dr. Silva is currently accepting new patients.

    Paul D. Wetzel
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    San Luis Gastroenterology

    1551 Bishop St., Ste 430, 
    San Luis Obispo, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Wetzel is a Gastroenterologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Wetzel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Wetzel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Paramjit S. Benipal
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group

    361 Town Center West, Ste 101, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    We understand that visiting the gastroenterologist may be a new experience for you and that you may be in pain or worried about your health. That?s why all the staff at the Santa Maria Digestive Diagnostic Center and Santa Maria Gastroenterology focus on making you feel comfortable and confident in our care. Our physicians and our medical team take extra care to listen to your concerns, answer all your questions and thoroughly explain your condition and treatment options. Dr. Benipal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonic Malakoplakia, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Mary C. Sawh
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Sutter Medical Plaza Sacramento

    1625 Stockton Blvd., Suite 105, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Sawh is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Sawh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Gastroschisis, Lactose Intolerance, and Micrognathia. Dr. Sawh is currently accepting new patients.

    Marilou D. Veloso
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance

    Riverwalk Pediatric Clinic, Inc

    9508 Stockdale Hwy, Ste 150, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Care is given with dignity to every patient, not only for the treatment of injury and sickness, but for the maintenance of health and prevention of illness as well. Dr. Veloso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. Her top areas of expertise are Acne, Food Allergy, Obesity in Children, and Kerion Celsi.

    Altaf Jan
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Sutter Capitol Pavilion

    2725 Capitol Avenue, Suite 300, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Altaf Jan is a Gastroenterologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Jan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jan is currently accepting new patients.

    Namita Mohideen
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance

    Namita Mohideen MD Inc

    16465 Sierra Lakes Pkwy #115, 
    Fontana, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Your child's health is my top priority. Dr. Mohideen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. Her top areas of expertise are Food Allergy, Obesity in Children, Otitis, and Candida Infection of the Skin.

    Roger M. Kao
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Care Medical Center

    1000 Laurel St, 
    San Carlos, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    In his free time, Dr. Kao enjoys playing the piano, listening to live music, enjoying the outdoors and traveling to Italy. He and his wife, who were married in her hometown of Padova, Italy, also love to bike, run and enjoy the outdoors. Dr. Roger Kao is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and conversational medical Spanish and Italian. Dr. Kao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Gaspar M. Nazareno
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    1409 E. Briggsmore Ave., 
    Modesto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gaspar Nazareno is a Gastroenterologist in Modesto, California. Dr. Nazareno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Nazareno is currently accepting new patients.

    Jeffrey B. Mundorf
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology - Dignity Health - San Luis Obispo, CA

    1551 Bishop Street, Suite 230, 
    San Luis Obispo, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Board Certification: Certified by American Board of Internal Medicine, GastroenterologyFellowship Training: Duke University Medical CenterInternship and Residency: University of California, San Diego Medical CenterMedical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolProfessional Memberships: Member, American Gastroenterological AssociationMember and Fellow, American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Mundorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Steve Nguyen
    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Steve Nguyen Do Inc

    1045 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steve Nguyen is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Nguyen has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    William Sandborn
    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2B, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    23600 Telo Avenue, Suite 260, 
    Torrance, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerome Cohen is a Gastroenterologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anup Patel is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Celiac Disease, and Encopresis. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    8920 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 310, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Yamini is a Gastroenterologist in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Yamini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Heartburn, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Yamini is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Wong is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, Neurogenic Bowel, and Bowel Incontinence. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Wang is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Celiac Disease. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Ho is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Fecal Impaction, Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome, Gastroschisis, and Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bassam Younes is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Younes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Encopresis, Koolen De Vries Syndrome, and Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome. Dr. Younes is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Lactose Intolerance?

    Lactose is a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products. An enzyme called lactase is needed by the body to digest lactose.

    Lactose intolerance develops when the small intestine does not make enough of this enzyme.

    When should I see a Lactose Intolerance doctor in California, US?

    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 Lactose Intolerance doctor in California, US?

    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 Lactose Intolerance doctors in California, US?

    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 Lactose Intolerance doctors in California, US?

    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 Lactose Intolerance doctor in California, US?

    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 Lactose Intolerance doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lactose Intolerance 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 Lactose Intolerance doctor in California, US?

    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 Lactose Intolerance 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 Lactose Intolerance 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 Lactose Intolerance doctors in California, US?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lactose Intolerance 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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