The 20 Best Pseudomembranous Colitis Doctors Near Me in Encinitas, CA

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The 20 Best Pseudomembranous Colitis Doctors near Encinitas, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 83 doctor with experience in Pseudomembranous Colitis near Encinitas, CA. Of these, 80 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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83 providers found
    Advanced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Di Lauro is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Di Lauro has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Goldklang is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Goldklang has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ethan Bortniker is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Bortniker has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilinca Vladescu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Vladescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Sepsis, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Yuen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Yuen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Alzheimer's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gautam Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Suhandynata is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Suhandynata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Ellis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Orthostatic Hypotension, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Steadman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Steadman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Don Hammi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Hammi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Kao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashraf Elhofy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Elhofy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tejal Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cory Nelkin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Nelkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Meningitis, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nova Rahal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Rahal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wesley Shih is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Shih is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Piyush (Phil) Kumar MD Inc

    700 Garden View Ct Ste 102, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marvin Singh is a Gastroenterologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Amy Kakimoto, M.D., North Coast Family Medical Group

    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Kakimoto is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kakimoto has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Pseudomembranous Colitis?

    Pseudomembranous colitis refers to swelling or inflammation of the large intestine (colon) due to an overgrowth of Clostridioides difficile (C difficile) bacteria.

    This infection is a common cause of diarrhea after antibiotic use. Not all cases of diarrhea associated with antibiotic use are due to C difficile or will progress to pseudomembranous colitis.

    When should I see a Pseudomembranous Colitis doctor near Encinitas, 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 Pseudomembranous Colitis doctor near Encinitas, 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 Pseudomembranous Colitis doctors near Encinitas, 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 Pseudomembranous Colitis doctors near Encinitas, 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 Pseudomembranous Colitis doctor near Encinitas, 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 Pseudomembranous Colitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pseudomembranous Colitis 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 Pseudomembranous Colitis doctor near Encinitas, 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 Pseudomembranous Colitis 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 Pseudomembranous Colitis 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 Pseudomembranous Colitis doctors near Encinitas, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pseudomembranous Colitis 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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