The 20 Best Lactose Intolerance Doctors Near Me in Long Beach, CA

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The 20 Best Lactose Intolerance Doctors near Long Beach, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Lactose Intolerance near Long Beach, CA. Of these, 38 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    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 
     (0.9 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Long Beach

    2110 N Bellflower Blvd Ste 200, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hannah Barroga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Barroga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Resistance to Thyroid Hormone, Thyroid Hormone Plasma Membrane Transport Defect, Familial Hyperthyroidism due to Mutations in TSH Receptor, and Alopecia Areata.

    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Childrens Gastroenterology Mcsg

    2701 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Sela is a Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Sela has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Gastroparesis, Lactose Intolerance, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

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    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine

    Universal Care Inc. Dba Brand New Day

    200 Oceangate Ste 100, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan Pena is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Pena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Pediatrics

    Pediatric Gastro Assoc Of Southern Ca Co

    2701 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anjuli Kumar is a Pediatrics specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Kumar has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Morning Sickness, Lactose Intolerance, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine

    Long Beach Medical Office

    3900 E Pacific Coast Highway, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vanessa Gavin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Gavin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Histiocytosis, and Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine | General Practice | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine | General Practice | Internal Medicine

    Complete Care Family Medical Clinic

    1231 N Avalon Blvd, 
    Wilmington, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Homan Siman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine in Wilmington, California. Dr. Siman has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria, Homocystinuria, Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Optum - Airport Plaza

    4910 Airport Plaza Dr, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Kao is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Kao has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, and Gardner Syndrome.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Long Beach Gastroenterology Assoc

    3833 Worsham Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kalpana Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Caroline J. Vargas
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Internal Medicine

    Shah MD Professional Corporation, Mona

    1366 W 7th St, 
    San Pedro, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carolyn Vargas, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Intermountain Health’s Avenues Specialty Clinic in Salt Lake City, Utah. She supports patients in Salt Lake City, North Salt Lake, Bountiful, and surrounding communities with clinical interests in cardiology, women’s health, nutrition, diabetes, and more. She particularly enjoys working on cardiac cases, as she has always had a fascination with the heart.As a healthcare provider, Dr. Vargas is committed to supporting her patients throughout their wellness journey, allowing the patient to take the lead while she offers guidance along the way. She is a strong believer in preventative care. She doesn’t like chasing her tail to fix what should never have occurred and instead establishing safeguards to support lifelong health for her patients.Born in Glendale, CA but raised in Pasadena, Dr. Vargas enjoys gardening, hiking, and exploring her neck of the woods. Her priorities outside of the clinic are God and family. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia, Sialuria, Phosphomannoisomerase Deficiency, and PMM2-Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation.

    Gerald A. Cohen
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Internal Medicine | Psychiatry
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Internal Medicine | Psychiatry

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc

    3801 Katella Ave, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    50+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I believe in taking a personal interest in the care of my patients, as if they were members of my own family. Genuine caring means looking beyond the symptomatic characteristics of disease to find the real source of the problem. Compassion, and the skills to perform effectively, are the essence of quality health care. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Premenstrual Syndrome, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Kidney Transplant.

    Barry S. Allswang
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Internal Medicine

    Barry S. Allswang, MD Private Practice

    3801 Katella Ave, Ste 330, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    In this age of increasing competition and choices in medical service, I feel it is more important than ever to communicate in clear, understandable terms so that patients can make informed choices. Dr. Allswang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Chronic Cough, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Asthma in Children.

    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    South Bay Gastroenterology Medical Group

    23456 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 300, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tonny Lee is a Gastroenterologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates

    3833 Worsham Ave Ste 300, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Kerekes is a Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Kerekes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gastritis, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc.

    3816 Woodruff Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seper Dezfoli is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Dezfoli has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Socal Gastroenterology Corp

    10931 Cherry St, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thai-van Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Nguyen has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. Her top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatrics

    PARA Latino Medical Center Inc.

    15717 Paramount Blvd, 
    Paramount, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Noel Torres is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Paramount, California. Dr. Torres is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis.

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

    Oren Zaidel is a Gastroenterologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Zaidel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Zaidel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Center For Digestive Health & Nutritional Excellence Inc

    23600 Telo Ave Ste 260, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Cho is a Gastroenterologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastric Dysmotility, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 near Long Beach, 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 Lactose Intolerance doctor near Long Beach, 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 Lactose Intolerance doctors near Long Beach, 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 Lactose Intolerance doctors near Long Beach, 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 Lactose Intolerance doctor near Long Beach, 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 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 near Long Beach, 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 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 near Long Beach, CA?

    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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