The 20 Best Primary Biliary Cholangitis Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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The 20 Best Primary Biliary Cholangitis Doctors near La Jolla, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Primary Biliary Cholangitis near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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37 providers found
    Distinguished in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Pockros is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pockros is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Hepatitis C, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Transplant Surgery

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julio Gutierrez is a Transplant Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology

    UC San Diego Health-4510 Executive Drive

    4510 Executive Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Irine Vodkin is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Vodkin has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2B, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nabil Noureddin is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Noureddin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Cirrhosis, Ascites, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Brenner is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Brenner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Liver Cancer.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Yang is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Yang has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis D, Gastrostomy, and Aneurysm Repair.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Monica Tincopa is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Tincopa has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. Her top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Hepatology
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Hepatology

    Scripps Health

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Au is a Hepatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Au is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Hepatology
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Hepatology

    Scripps Health

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raymond Lee is a Hepatologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Ascites, and Banti's Syndrome.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jill Lane is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Family Medicine

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Campos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Campos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Frenette is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Frenette is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization.

    Advanced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michel Mendler is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Mendler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Enlarged Liver, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Hepatology
    Advanced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Hepatology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yuko Kono is a Hepatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kono is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. Her top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis

    Kaiser Permanente Garfield Specialty Center - Gastroenterology Department

    5893 Copley Drive, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Natasha Schneider is a Hepatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Banti's Syndrome, Visceromegaly, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Schneider is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology

    Sharp Healthcare

    2929 Health Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Wolosin is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Wolosin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology

    Sharp Healthcare

    2929 Health Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alissa Speziale is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Speziale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. Her top areas of expertise are Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology

    Sharp Healthcare

    2929 Health Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nanae Takatori is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Takatori is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology

    Sharp Healthcare

    2929 Health Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Darren Keller is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Keller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology

    Sharp Healthcare

    2929 Health Center Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tommy Yen is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Yen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Primary Biliary Cholangitis?

    The bile ducts are tubes that move bile from the liver to the small intestine. Bile is a substance that helps with digestion. All of the bile ducts together are called the biliary tract.

    When the bile ducts become swollen or inflamed, this blocks the flow of bile. These changes can lead to scarring of the liver called cirrhosis. This is called biliary cirrhosis. Advanced cirrhosis can lead to liver failure.

    When should I see a Primary Biliary Cholangitis doctor near La Jolla, 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 Primary Biliary Cholangitis doctor near La Jolla, 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 Primary Biliary Cholangitis doctors near La Jolla, 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 Primary Biliary Cholangitis doctors near La Jolla, 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 Primary Biliary Cholangitis doctor near La Jolla, 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 Primary Biliary Cholangitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Primary Biliary Cholangitis 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 Primary Biliary Cholangitis doctor near La Jolla, 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 Primary Biliary Cholangitis 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 Primary Biliary Cholangitis 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 Primary Biliary Cholangitis doctors near La Jolla, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Primary Biliary Cholangitis 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 Primary Biliary Cholangitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Primary Biliary Cholangitis 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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