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).

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 Hypertension.

Erik Olson is a Radiologist in Pismo 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 Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, 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.

Mark Barton is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Arroyo Grande, 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.

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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

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 Abetalipoproteinemia.

Mario Cedillo is an Interventional Radiologist in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Cedillo has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and 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, Gallbladder Disease, and Prostatic Artery Embolization. Dr. Cedillo is currently accepting new patients.

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).

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).

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.

Andy Hoang is a Radiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. His top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Herniated Disk, Breast Lump, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3.

Kristen Kieley is a Radiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Kieley has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Angiomyoma, and Uterine Fibroids.

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.

Dr. Keval Shah is board certified in Gastroenterology & Hepatology and Internal Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at St. John Providence Health System in Detroit, Michigan. Following residency, he completed his Gastroenterology & Hepatology fellowship at Beaumont Health System in Detroit, Michigan. During his fellowship, he received special training in both Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Hepatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was also selected as a fellow under the American Neurogastroenterology Motility Society where he received advanced clinical training in Motility at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Shah's interests include nutrition and weight loss, esophageal disorders, reflux disease and management, colorectal cancer screening, and providing patients with a holistic approach to their gastrointestinal care.Dr. Keval Shah was born and raised in California. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Human Biology from Pitzer College in Claremont, CA. He studied abroad in Costa Rica and Nicaragua where he spent time working in Emergency Medicine and became fluent in Spanish. He played tennis while in Claremont and was chosen as an NCAA Scholar-Athlete. He then attended medical school at Western University of Health Sciences/COMP in Pomona, CA. Upon medical school graduation, he was awarded the prestigious San Miguel Scholarship.When not practicing Gastroenterology, Dr. Shah enjoys spending time with his wife and two beautiful children. He enjoys playing basketball and tennis during his free time. Other hobbies include martial arts. Dr. Shah competed in the 1996 Junior Olympics and has both a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do as well as a first-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate.Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity.— Hippocrates. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Gastric Dysmotility, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Thrombectomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonic Malakoplakia, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

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 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.