The 20 Best Peptic Ulcer Doctors Near Me in Santa Maria, CA

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The 20 Best Peptic Ulcer Doctors near Santa Maria, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 61 doctor with experience in Peptic Ulcer near Santa Maria, CA. Of these, 52 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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    Mohammad A. Arain
    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Internal Medicine

    CCFM - Shepard Office

    1505 S Shepard Dr, Ste 104, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Sindhi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Dedicated to best medical care possible for our patients. Dr. Arain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

    Joseph D. Centeno
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery

    Surgical Specialists, Inc.

    316 S Stratford Ave, Ste C, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I strive to offer the best medical care possible for my patients. Dr. Centeno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Gallbladder Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery

    Dignity Health Surgical Specialty Center

    316 S Stratford Ave, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lars Sjoholm is a General Surgeon in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Sjoholm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gallbladder Disease, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gastrostomy, and Fasciotomy.

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    Kamlesh M. Desai
    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine

    CCFM - Daniel Office

    355 Daniel Dr, Ste 105, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Equal Access for All, WE OFFER A LOWER COST ALTERNATIVE TO COSTLY INSURANCES. $50/MN PER PERSON AFTER $100 INITIATION FEE FOR MOST SERVICES IN THE OFFICE. We also do weight loss management without medications or surgery by helping you develop healthy habits. OUR PHILOSOPHY IS TO OFFER BETTER HEALTH WITH AS FEW MEDICINES AS POSSIBLE AT THE LOWEST COST POSSIBLE THROUGH A TEAM EFFORT WITH YOU. Our patients feel a sense of comfort and care from our support staff who genuinely care about helping you. By design, we work in a happy place where we enjoy coming to work as a team. WE ARE DIRECT AND FORTHRIGHT IN DISCUSSING YOUR ISSUES AND PROVIDING SOLUTIONS WITHOUT MINCING WORDS. - REMEMBER, WE EXCEL IN BEING YOUR HEALTH COACH. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Degos Disease, Neuralgia, Enlarged Liver, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

    Francisco R. Mendoza
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine

    Santa Maria Family Medicine

    124 W Fesler St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patients are persons/individuals treated with care and respect. Dr. Mendoza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Internal Medicine

    Michael Kazak MD Inc.

    1040 W Main St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kazak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Kazak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Memory Loss, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Enlarged Liver.

    Albert W. Hawkins
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Internal Medicine

    Albert W. Hawkins, MD Private Practice

    1300 E Cypress St, Ste G1, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis C, and Memory Loss.

    John P. Okerblom
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine

    CCFC - Chapel Office

    915 E Stowell Rd, Ste B, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Okerblom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Donald J. Hole
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine

    Okerblom, Voegele, And Hole MD

    915 E Stowell Rd, Ste C, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Hole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Melinda K. Jezierski
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine

    CCFC - Chapel Office

    915 E Stowell Rd, Ste B, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dedicated to providing high quality primary health care in Santa Maria and Orcutt. I believe in long-term relationships with patients based on clear communication. These relationships are my highest priority, and I will always strive to be advocates for your health care needs. Dr. Jezierski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Robert W. Okerblom
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine

    Okerblom, Voegele, And Hole MD

    915 E Stowell Rd, Ste C, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Okerblom has a free ambulatory Family Practice and Women's Health Care Clinic for the uninsured. Services in Santa Maria on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 - 8:30 by appointment only. To volunteer or to schedule an appointment, call 805-680-5974. To quality for services, one must be without any form of health insurance. Dr. Okerblom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Cryptococcosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Internal Medicine

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Fields is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Fields has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Internal Medicine

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ijeoma Ofiaeli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Ofiaeli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Internal Medicine

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roman Winter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Winter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Newlander is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Newlander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Acute Cystitis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Internal Medicine

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elham Novin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Novin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Brian Desmond
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine

    CCFM - Palisades

    220 S Palisade Dr, Ste 104B, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Central Coast Family Care of Santa Maria is dedicated to providing high quality primary health care in Santa Maria and Orcutt. Our doctors believe in long-term relationships with their patients based on clear communication. These relationships are our highest priority, & we will always strive to be advocates for your health care needs. Our groups physicians are dedicated to working together seven days a week to provide state-of-the-art health care at convenient locations in Santa Maria & Orcutt. Dr. Desmond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, and Chronic Cough.

    Thomas M. Dawes
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine

    Thomas M Dawes Jr MD A Medical Corporation

    116 S Palisade Dr, Suite 210, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Dawes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Dawes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Anemia, Degos Disease, and Obesity.

    Victor M. Guerrero
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Internal Medicine

    CHC-Santa Maria-Palisade Primary Care

    1510 E. Main St, Ste 104B, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Guerrero is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Guerrero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Ryan L. Allen
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine

    Haverty Vanterpool & Allen Medical Group

    2342 Professional Pkwy, Ste 260, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, and Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Peptic Ulcer?

    A peptic ulcer is an open sore or raw area in the lining of the stomach (gastric ulcer) or in the first part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcer).

    There are two types of peptic ulcers:

    • Gastric ulcer -- occurs in the stomach
    • Duodenal ulcer -- occurs in the first part of the small intestine

    When should I see a Peptic Ulcer doctor near Santa Maria, 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 Peptic Ulcer doctor near Santa Maria, 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 Peptic Ulcer doctors near Santa Maria, 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 Peptic Ulcer doctors near Santa Maria, 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 Peptic Ulcer doctor near Santa Maria, 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 Peptic Ulcer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Peptic Ulcer 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 Peptic Ulcer doctor near Santa Maria, 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 Peptic Ulcer 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 Peptic Ulcer 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 Peptic Ulcer doctors near Santa Maria, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Peptic Ulcer 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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