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. Hsia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Quezada earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from TexasA&M Health Science Center College of Medicine. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology/Hepatology training from Los Angeles County/University of Southern CaliforniaMedical Center. He’s skilled in general GI procedures as well as EndoscopicRetrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and performs this procedure at the French Hospital Advanced GI Lab. While in medical school, Dr. Quezada developed a health care program for medical students to participate in treatment of migrant farm worker patients. Dr. Quezada is fluent in Spanish ❝ My care philosophy is to work with my patients to developtheir health goals and do all that is possible to assist themin achieving those goals.❞—Michael Quezada, MD. Dr. Quezada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Toxic Megacolon, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Ludmila Burcovschi is a Nurse Practitioner. She graduated with honors in 2021. Having more than 2 years of diverse experiences, especially as a Nurse Practitioner, Ludmila Burcovschi is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center and French Hospital Medical Center. Ms. Burcovschi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

Mark Barton is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Barton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

Pankaj Karan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Karan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chorea-Acanthocytosis.

Poonam Joshi is a Physician Assistant in Arroyo Grande, California. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

Accessible and Comprehensive Quality Health Care Services. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Francisco Debs is a Physician Assistant in Pismo Beach, California. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).

Erik Olson is a Radiologist in Shell Beach, California. Dr. Olson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Ascites, Pleurisy, and Breast Lump.

Dr. Sukhpreet S. Walia earned his medical degree from Delhi University in India. He completed his internship and residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. He was selected as Chief Resident and worked as a Hospitalist prior to completing his Gastroenterology fellowship.Dr. Walia's background in Internal Medicine allows for a comprehensive approach in treating gastrointestinal diseases. He strives to provide the highest quality gastrointestinal care for his patients.Dr. Walia believes that both the patient and physician should work together to create an atmosphere for long-lasting health outcomes. Dr. Walia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Steven Sonnabend is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Sonnabend is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Bladder Cancer, and Urothelial Cancer. Dr. Sonnabend is currently accepting new patients.

I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Steele is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Sasha Staack is a Radiologist in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Staack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Vertigo, Gallbladder Disease, and Breast Lump.

Daniel Sassoon is a Radiologist in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Sassoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. His top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Visceromegaly, Breast Lump, Breast Infection, and Orchiectomy.

Teeranun Jirajariyavej is an Endocrinologist in Nipomo, California. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Thyroid Storm.

Corey Hiti is a Radiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Hiti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Galactocoele, and Appendicitis.

Arthur Duberg is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Duberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. His top areas of expertise are Folliculitis, Boils, Carbuncle, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Karan Gulaya is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Gulaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

Farnaz Pirayesh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Pirayesh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Hypothyroidism, and High Cholesterol.

Jeanne Bernard is an Endocrinologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Bernard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Pituitary Tumor.