The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in Arcadia, CA

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The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors near Arcadia, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 105 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Arcadia, CA. Of these, 91 are Experienced and 14 are Advanced.

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    Petar Vukasin
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    Petar Vukasin Md, Inc.

    301 W Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    At the Colorectal Surgery Institute, we share a vision to provide world-class treatment for patients suffering from diseases of the colon and rectum. That's one of the reasons why we take a team approach to patient care. Our comprehensive approach to colorectal cancer includes the coordination of care with medical and radiation oncologists as needed. The Institute's surgeons and other healthcare professionals are highly skilled in leading-edge diagnostics and treatment for colorectal cancer and other conditions including polyps and inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, as well as a variety of other conditions. Dr. Vukasin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Genital Warts, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Internal Medicine

    Genesis Healthcare Partners

    488 E Santa Clara St, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elias Tarakji is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Tarakji is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Jacob Korula M.D. A Professional Medical Corp.

    622 W Duarte Rd Ste 302, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Thomas is a Gastroenterologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Duarte Cancer Center

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andreas Kaiser is a Colorectal Surgeon in Duarte, California. Dr. Kaiser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Global Gastroenterology Group Inc

    25 N Santa Anita Ave, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunny Lo is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Lo has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Valley Gastroenterology Consultants Medical Center Inc.

    488 E Santa Clara St, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Mourani is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Mourani has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Peter C. Chi, MD Medical Corporation

    612 W Duarte Rd, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Chi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arcadia, California. Dr. Chi has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastroparesis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Hanson T. Lee, Md, Inc.

    612 W Duarte Rd, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hanson Lee is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Lee has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Michael Chu, MD

    632 W Duarte Rd, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Chu is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Chu has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Indigestion, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Donald J Portocarrero Do, Inc

    638 W Duarte Rd, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Portocarrero is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Arcadia, California. Dr. Portocarrero has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastric Dysmotility, Menetrier Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Edward P. Laurance M.D. Inc

    460 W Sierra Madre Blvd, 
    Sierra Madre, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Laurance is a Gastroenterologist in Sierra Madre, California. Dr. Laurance is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gilbert Syndrome, Hirschsprung Disease, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1333 S Mayflower Ave Fl 2, 
    Monrovia, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald David is a Gastroenterologist in Monrovia, California. Dr. David is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Reynolds Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Temple City

    9810 Las Tunas Dr, 
    Temple City, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yan Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temple City, California. Dr. Chen has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Erectile Dysfunction (ED), and Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Duarte Cancer Center

    1500 East Duarte Road, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Evan Mosier is a Gastroenterologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Mosier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mosier is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Trilokesh Kidambi, M.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Trilokesh Kidambi is a Gastroenterologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Kidambi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Lin is a Gastroenterologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Dupinder Singh, M.D.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dupinder Singh is a Gastroenterologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Rotor Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gregory E. Idos, M.D., M.S.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Idos is a Gastroenterologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Idos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, DICER1 Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Surgical Oncology

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kurt Melstrom is a Surgical Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Melstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Zahn & Associates A Medical Corporation

    1026 E Las Tunas Dr, 
    San Gabriel, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chester Zahn is a Gastroenterologist in San Gabriel, California. Dr. Zahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastroparesis, Indigestion, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Ulcerative Colitis?

    Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by the development of ulcers in the lining of the digestive tract, which most often affect the colon and rectum. While ulcerative colitis can occur at any age, it most frequently appears between the ages of 15 and 30, or after the age of 60. There are several types of ulcerative colitis that are categorized by the area of the digestive tract affected by the disease, such as ulcerative proctitis (inflammation of area closest to the rectum), proctosigmoiditis (inflammation of the sigmoid colon and rectum), left-sided colitis (inflammation of descending colon, sigmoid colon, and rectum), pancolitis (inflammation of the entire colon), and a rare form of ulcerative colitis known as acute severe ulcerative colitis (severe inflammation of entire colon). Ulcerative colitis can also affect other areas of the body, causing inflammation of the skin, eyes, liver, joints, and back.

    When should I see an Ulcerative Colitis doctor near Arcadia, 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 an Ulcerative Colitis doctor near Arcadia, 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 Ulcerative Colitis doctors near Arcadia, 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 Ulcerative Colitis doctors near Arcadia, 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 an Ulcerative Colitis doctor near Arcadia, 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 Ulcerative Colitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ulcerative 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 an Ulcerative Colitis doctor near Arcadia, 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 Ulcerative 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 Ulcerative 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 Ulcerative Colitis doctors near Arcadia, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ulcerative 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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