The 20 Best Short Bowel Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Short Bowel Syndrome near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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25 providers found
    Distinguished in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Office

    750 Welch Rd Ste 116, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shweta Namjoshi is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Namjoshi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastroschisis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

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

    Faraz Khan is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Omphalocele, Atresia of Small Intestine, Duodenal Atresia, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Office

    750 Welch Rd Ste 116, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Kerner is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kerner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Atresia of Small Intestine, Gastroschisis, and Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth.

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    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

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

    Dan Azagury is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Azagury is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Bariatric Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yulia Zak is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Zak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Surgery

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

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

    Gillian Fell is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Fell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Hepatic Ischemia, Obesity in Children, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

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

    Marwa El Haija is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. El Haija is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atresia of Small Intestine, Obesity, Delayed Growth, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Surgery

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

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

    Harold Leraas is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Leraas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meckel's Diverticulum, Pulmonary Sequestration, Gastroschisis, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Office

    750 Welch Rd Ste 116, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zachary Sellers is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sellers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Office

    750 Welch Rd Ste 116, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yasemin Cagil is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Cagil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atresia of Small Intestine, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Office

    750 Welch Rd Ste 116, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sohail Husain is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Husain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

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

    Ruben Colman is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Colman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

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

    Alka Goyal is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Surgery

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

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

    Dennis Lund is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lund is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cloacal Exstrophy, Imperforate Anus, Umbilical Hernia, and Omphalocele.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Surgery

    Lucille Packard

    300 Pasteur Dr # M116, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Claudia Mueller is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Mueller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Appendicitis, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Mueller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Office

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

    Linda Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroparesis, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Thrombectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Gastroenterology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

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

    Alexa Weingarden is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Weingarden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomembranous Colitis, Radiation Enteritis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Diarrhea, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    General Surgery

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

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

    Micaela Esquivel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. Esquivel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Obesity, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatrics

    Mary L. Johnson Specialty Services-Genetics Services

    730 Welch Rd Fl 2, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dorsey Bass is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Bass is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, and Delayed Growth.

    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Short Bowel Syndrome
    Pediatric Surgery

    Pediatric General Surgery

    777 Welch Rd Ste J, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karl Sylvester is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sylvester is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Necrosis, Omphalocele, Colonoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Sylvester is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Short Bowel Syndrome?

    Short bowel syndrome is a problem that occurs when part of the small intestine is missing or has been removed during surgery. Nutrients are not properly absorbed into the body as a result.

    When should I see a Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Short Bowel Syndrome 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 Short Bowel Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Short Bowel Syndrome 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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