The 20 Best Proctitis Doctors Near Me in Merced, CA

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 1434 doctor with experience in Proctitis near Merced, CA. Of these, 1248 are Experienced, 164 are Advanced, 21 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Sandborn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sandborn is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andres Yarur is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Yarur is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Proctitis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Proctitis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Referral required
    222 West Eulalia Street, Suite 100A, 
    Glendale, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anamaria Mcelrath-Garza is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Mcelrath-Garza is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Proctitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Mcelrath-Garza is board certified in Surgery General Surgery, American Board Surgery, and Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Mcelrath-Garza is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Proctitis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Proctitis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Petar Vukasin Md, Inc.

    301 W Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Petar Vukasin is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Vukasin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Genital Warts, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Vukasin is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Surgery. Dr. Vukasin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    Fresno Surgery Center LP

    6125 N Fresno St, 
    Fresno,, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cynthia Tom is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fresno,, California. Dr. Tom is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Anal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Tom is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Lin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    USC Care Medical Group Inc

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Cologne is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cologne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Cologne is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

    Distinguished in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology | General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology | General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Inland Empire Colon And Rectal Surgeons

    3130 W Olympic Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Esmond Gee is a Gastroenterologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Levator Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy. Dr. Gee is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Surgery General Surgery, and Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Gee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Skandan Shanmugan is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Shanmugan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Shanmugan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Shanmugan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Walter Park is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Christopher Chung, M.D.

    301 W Huntington Dr Ste 400, 
    Arcadia, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Chung is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lump in the Abdomen, and Rectocele. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology | General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology | General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Los Alamitos Colorectal Surgical Associates Amc

    10931 Cherry St, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Imad-aldeen Shbeeb-Muhammad is a Gastroenterologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Shbeeb-Muhammad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Genital Warts, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Shbeeb-Muhammad is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Shbeeb-Muhammad is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Spalding Outpatient Surgery Ce

    120 S Spalding Dr Ste 115, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Hoffman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Hoffman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Ileostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Distinguished in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City,, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brooke Gurland is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Redwood City,, California. Dr. Gurland is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Levator Syndrome, Pelvic Laparoscopy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Gurland is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Douglas A. Woodburn, MD Private Practice

    2929 Loma Vista Ave, Ste C, 
    Ventura, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Woodburn is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ventura, California. Dr. Woodburn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Woodburn is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Woodburn is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Proctitis
    Distinguished in Proctitis
    Referral may be required

    Frederick A. Boghossian Md., Inc.

    1560 E Chevy Chase Dr, 
    Glendale, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Boghossian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Boghossian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Boghossian is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood,, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eiman Firoozmand is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hollywood,, California. Dr. Firoozmand is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Genital Warts, Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Firoozmand is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required
    16311 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 505, 
    Encino, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Gingold is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Gingold is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Proctitis, and Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis. Dr. Gingold is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    San Jose Colorectal

    2440 Samaritan Dr Ste 1, 
    San Jose, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Parrish is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Parrish is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Distinguished in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Norman N. Hoffman MD Inc.

    9400 Brighton Way Ste 307, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Liza Capiendo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Capiendo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Capiendo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Proctitis?

    Proctitis is an inflammation of the rectum. It can cause discomfort, bleeding, and the discharge of mucus or pus.

    When should I see a Proctitis doctor near Merced, 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 Proctitis doctor near Merced, 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 Proctitis doctors near Merced, 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 Proctitis doctors near Merced, 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 Proctitis doctor near Merced, 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 Proctitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Proctitis 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 Proctitis doctor near Merced, 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 Proctitis 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 Proctitis 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 Proctitis doctors near Merced, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Proctitis 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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