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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 106 doctor with experience in Proctitis near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 91 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    106 providers found
      Distinguished in Proctitis
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Proctitis
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

      Stanford Health Care

      450 Broadway St, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brooke Gurland is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Redwood City, California. Dr. Gurland is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Levator Syndrome, Pelvic Laparoscopy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

      Shelley A. Marks
      Experienced in Proctitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Proctitis
      General Surgery

      Palo Alto Center

      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Shelley Marks is a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Marks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. Dr. Marks is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology

      University Healthcare Alliance

      321 Middlefield Rd, Suite 260, 
      Menlo Park, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sinda Mein is a Gastroenterologist in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Mein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Gardner Syndrome.

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      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology

      University Healthcare Alliance

      321 Middlefield Rd, Suite 260, 
      Menlo Park, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tu Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrea Portocarrero is a Gastroenterologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Portocarrero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Tenesmus, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nielsen Fernandez is a Gastroenterologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Proctitis
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Proctitis
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Cindy Kin is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Kin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christopher Entwisle is a Gastroenterologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Entwisle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Lin is a Gastroenterologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology

      Stanford Health Care

      420 Broadway St, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Leila Neshatian is a Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Neshatian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Neurogenic Bowel, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology

      Stanford Health Care

      420 Broadway St, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Edith Ho is a Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Ho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology

      Stanford Health Care

      420 Broadway St, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Samer Eldika is a Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Eldika is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Proctitis
      Gastroenterology

      Stanford Health Care

      420 Broadway St, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Subhas Banerjee is a Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Banerjee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Proctitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Proctitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Stanford Health Care

      450 Broadway St, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Natalie Kirilcuk is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Redwood City, California. Dr. Kirilcuk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

      Advanced in Proctitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Proctitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Stanford Health Care

      450 Broadway St, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Shelton is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Redwood City, California. Dr. Shelton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

      Experienced in Proctitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Proctitis
      Internal Medicine

      Imgpa Inc

      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeffrey Croke is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Croke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Hereditary Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, and Cardiac Amyloidosis.

      Experienced in Proctitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Proctitis
      Internal Medicine

      Imgpa Inc

      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kathryn Renschler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Renschler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Proctitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Proctitis
      Family Medicine

      Palo Alto Center

      Palo Alto, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Julie Shatzel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Shatzel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Autonomic Dysreflexia, Acute Cystitis, Familial Hyperthyroidism due to Mutations in TSH Receptor, and Thyroid Hormone Plasma Membrane Transport Defect.

      Experienced in Proctitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Proctitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Adel Abi is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Abi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Diarrhea, Bowel Incontinence, and Celiac Disease.

      Experienced in Proctitis
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Proctitis
      Pediatric Rheumatology | Pediatrics

      Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile

      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jennifer Frankovich is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Frankovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, MAGIC Syndrome, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Infantile Apnea.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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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