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    MediFind found 81 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Chula Vista, CA. Of these, 66 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced, 3 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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    81 providers found
      William J. Sandborn
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Sandborn is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Sandborn is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Brigid S. Boland
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brigid Boland is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Boland has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Siddharth K. Singh
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Siddharth Singh is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Battat is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Battat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Acid Malabsorption, Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Gregory J Wiener M D Professional Corporation

      353 Church Ave, Suite A, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregory Wiener is a Gastroenterologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Wiener has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Visceromegaly, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      480 4th Ave, Suite 506, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Johnson is a Gastroenterologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      480 4th Ave, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Duque is a Gastroenterologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Duque is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Hiatal Hernia, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, and Gastric Dysmotility.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

      435 H St, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Lajin is a Gastroenterologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Lajin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      587 3rd Ave, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Erick Alayo is a Gastroenterologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Alayo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      752 Medical Ctr Ct, Suite 301, 
      Chula Vista, CA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edward Singer is a Gastroenterologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Singer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Disease Associates Inc

      292 Euclid Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carlton Thomas is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Disease Associates Inc

      292 Euclid Ave, Suite 115, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Taddese Desta is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Desta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Disease Associates Inc

      292 Euclid Ave, Suite 115, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cynthia Schaeffer is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Schaeffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Otay Mesa Medical Offices

      4650 Palm Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Suresh Pola is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Pola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Pola is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Kaiser Permanente Otay Mesa Medical Offices - Gastroenterology Department

      4650 Palm Ave, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Carrie Wong is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Wong has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis B, Hepatitis, Liver Cancer, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      San Diego Gastroenterology Medical Associates

      4060 4th Ave, Suite 240, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Cummins is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Cummins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Shailja Shah is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Stomach Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Derek Patel is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Berdon Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Docherty is a Gastroenterologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Docherty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Samuel Eisenstein is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Eisenstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista, 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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