The 20 Best Proctitis Doctors Near Me in lake forest, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 79 doctor with experience in Proctitis near lake forest, CA. Of these, 68 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 440, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Brady is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Brady is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Brady is currently accepting new patients.

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

    City Of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center

    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Hanna is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Irvine, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Hanna is rated as an Advanced 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 Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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

    Sonny S. Wang M.D. Colon And Rectal Surgery Inc.

    18 Endeavor Ste 306, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sonny Wang is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis and Hemorrhoids. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

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

    Shahrooz Bemanian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Bemanian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. 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.

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

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

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

    Matthew Oman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Oman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. 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.

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

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

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

    Paul Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. 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.

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

    Digestive Disease Consultants Of Orange County Inc.

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

    Heba Ashraf is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Ashraf is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

    Mj Medical Group Inc

    26501 Rancho Pkwy S, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (0.1 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 Proctitis. 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 Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mission Heritage Mission Viejo-Gastroenterology

    27799 Medical Center Rd Ste 310, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elmer Chang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Chang 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 320, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.7 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 Proctitis. 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.

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

    Edward Block is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Block is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis. Dr. Block is currently accepting new patients.

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

    John Witczak DO PC

    26921 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 201, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nader Mirhoseni is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Mirhoseni is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Jack Feng is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Feng 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Gardner Syndrome, and Turcot Syndrome. Dr. Feng is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Michael Santoro is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Santoro is rated as an Experienced 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 Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Turcot Syndrome, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Santoro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    24411 Health Center Drive, Suite 350, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Wong is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced 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 Cellulitis, Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wong is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Internal Medicine
    24411 Health Center Drive, Suite 560, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joanna Kopacz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Kopacz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Nephritis, Sepsis, Aspergillosis, and Strep Throat. Dr. Kopacz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kopacz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Oc Trauma Inc

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Blake Ashley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Ashley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Ashley is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Ashley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    South Orange County Surg Med Grp Inc

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Wallace is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Wallace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Wallace is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Wallace is currently accepting new patients.

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

    City Of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center

    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lance Uradomo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Uradomo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

    Office

    16105 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 230, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Hwang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 lake forest, 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 lake forest, 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 lake forest, 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 lake forest, 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 lake forest, 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 lake forest, 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 lake forest, 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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