The 20 Best Sclerosing Cholangitis Doctors Near Me in Santa Maria, CA
Find the Top Sclerosing Cholangitis Experts and Specialists
Surgical Oncology - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA
My approach to patient care is based on an individualized care plan which provides distinctive advanced medical and procedural therapy yet also meeting the unique emotional needs of each patient. I pride myself on utilizing both the cognitive and procedural aspects of my Advanced Therapeutic and Gastroenterologic training in providing cutting edge and evidence based care to my patients. Dr. Melitas earned his Medical degree from Spartan Health Sciences University and is Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.He completed an Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship at University of Illinois at Chicago and a Gastroenterology Fellowship at Michigan State University.As an advanced therapeutic endoscopist, Dr. Melitas has been trained to manage many complex gastrointestinal, pancreatic, biliary, and liver diseases endoscopically.Dr. Melitas is active in several Medical Associations including the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterological Association. Dr. Melitas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sclerosing Cholangitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholangitis, Acute Pancreatitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Melitas is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Melitas is currently accepting new patients.
Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group
We understand that visiting the gastroenterologist may be a new experience for you and that you may be in pain or worried about your health. That?s why all the staff at the Santa Maria Digestive Diagnostic Center and Santa Maria Gastroenterology focus on making you feel comfortable and confident in our care. Our physicians and our medical team take extra care to listen to your concerns, answer all your questions and thoroughly explain your condition and treatment options. Dr. Benipal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sclerosing Cholangitis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonic Malakoplakia, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Benipal is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Benipal is currently accepting new patients.
Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group
Dr. Keval Shah is board certified in Gastroenterology & Hepatology and Internal Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at St. John Providence Health System in Detroit, Michigan. Following residency, he completed his Gastroenterology & Hepatology fellowship at Beaumont Health System in Detroit, Michigan. During his fellowship, he received special training in both Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Hepatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was also selected as a fellow under the American Neurogastroenterology Motility Society where he received advanced clinical training in Motility at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Shah's interests include nutrition and weight loss, esophageal disorders, reflux disease and management, colorectal cancer screening, and providing patients with a holistic approach to their gastrointestinal care.Dr. Keval Shah was born and raised in California. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Human Biology from Pitzer College in Claremont, CA. He studied abroad in Costa Rica and Nicaragua where he spent time working in Emergency Medicine and became fluent in Spanish. He played tennis while in Claremont and was chosen as an NCAA Scholar-Athlete. He then attended medical school at Western University of Health Sciences/COMP in Pomona, CA. Upon medical school graduation, he was awarded the prestigious San Miguel Scholarship.When not practicing Gastroenterology, Dr. Shah enjoys spending time with his wife and two beautiful children. He enjoys playing basketball and tennis during his free time. Other hobbies include martial arts. Dr. Shah competed in the 1996 Junior Olympics and has both a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do as well as a first-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate.Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity.— Hippocrates. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sclerosing Cholangitis. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Gastric Dysmotility, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Os Bd Internal Medicine and American Os Bd Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterlogy). Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.
Marian Regional Medical Center
Ijeoma Ofiaeli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Ofiaeli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sclerosing Cholangitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
Marian Regional Medical Center
Yosef Diab is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Diab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sclerosing Cholangitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Sepsis, Hepatorenal Syndrome, and Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
Marian Regional Medical Center
Brandon Penn is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Penn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sclerosing Cholangitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ogilvie Syndrome, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.
Marian Regional Medical Center
Morningstar Anton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Anton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sclerosing Cholangitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.
Marian Regional Medical Center
Siri Khalsa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Khalsa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sclerosing Cholangitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Sepsis, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.
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Robert Evans is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sclerosing Cholangitis. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Last Updated: 04/28/2026


