The 20 Best Primary Biliary Cholangitis Doctors Near Me in mission viejo, CA

Find the Top Primary Biliary Cholangitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Primary Biliary Cholangitis near mission viejo, CA. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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14 providers found
    Distinguished in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral required
    27700 Medical Center Road, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarek Hassanein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Hassanein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Hassanein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hassanein is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Optum - Mission Viejo

    26991 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stefanie Fightlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Fightlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Insomnia, Vertigo, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Fightlin is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Fightlin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wanjun Bae is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Bae is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bae is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Internal Medicine

    Saddleback Medical Group

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Weinberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Weinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Weinberg is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Weinberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mj Medical Group Inc

    26501 Rancho Pkwy S, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mladen Jecmenica is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Jecmenica is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jecmenica is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jecmenica is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Azita Mesbah MD Inc.

    16305 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 220, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Hoefs is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Hoefs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, and Hepatitis C.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

    113 Waterworks Way Ste 155, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

    113 Waterworks Way Ste 155, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Oman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Oman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

    113 Waterworks Way Ste 155, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahrooz Bemanian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Bemanian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Menetrier Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Optum - Irvine

    5581 Alton Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vincent Kao is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, and Gardner Syndrome. Dr. Kao is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Internal Medicine

    Adeela R Ahsan MD Inc

    4870 Barranca Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adeela Ahsan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Ahsan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL), and Chronic Cough. Dr. Ahsan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health - Irvine

    19210 Jamboree Road, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Simin Torabzadeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Torabzadeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Torabzadeh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    MemorialCare Medical Group Inc.

    4050 Barranca Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nancy Han is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Han is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, and Gardner Syndrome.

    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Integrative Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
    Integrative Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Family Planning Associates Medical Group Inc.

    4501 Birch St, 
    Newport Beach,, CA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Arata is an Integrative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Newport Beach,, California. Dr. Arata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Thyroid Nodule, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 mission viejo, 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 mission viejo, 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 mission viejo, 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 mission viejo, 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 mission viejo, 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 mission viejo, 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 mission viejo, 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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