Filters

Distance
    Level of Expertise
    Availability
    Gender
    Years of Experience
    Insurance
    Specialty
    Additional Specialty
    Language

    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    Save doctors for later
    Sign Up
    Not sure about your diagnosis?
    Check Your Symptoms
    Already have a doctor?
    Find A Second Opinion

    MediFind found 134 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Fullerton, CA. Of these, 122 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

    Location
    LocationClose
    134 providers found
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery

      Office

      3855 Health Sciences Dr Ste 2073, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sonia Ramamoorthy is a Colorectal Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ramamoorthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Brian P. Riff
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

      Associated Gastroenterology

      1211 W La Palma Ave, 
      Anaheim, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Riff is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Riff has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Campylobacter Infection, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Associated Gastroenterology Medical Group

      1211 W La Palma Ave Ste 306, 
      Anaheim, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kavita Singh is a Gastroenterologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Learn about our expert tiers
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
      Fullerton, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sajen Mathews is a Gastroenterologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      UCI Health H.H. Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

      101 The City Dr S Bldg 22C, 
      Orange, CA 
       (6.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nimisha Parekh is a Gastroenterologist in Orange, California. Dr. Parekh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      St. Jude Heritage Fullerton-Gastroenterology

      1837 Sunny Crest Dr, 
      Fullerton, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kumkum Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

      Associated Gastroenterology

      1211 W La Palma Ave, 
      Anaheim, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      55+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dennis Riff is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Riff has been practicing medicine for over 55 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Campylobacter Infection, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Associated Gastroenterology

      1211 W La Palma Ave, 
      Anaheim, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kevin Kuettel is a Gastroenterologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Kuettel 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 Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Dr P G Rajan MD Inc

      1711 W Romneya Dr, 
      Anaheim, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ashokkumar Amin is a Gastroenterologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Amin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

      Digestive And Liver Disease Specialists

      1771 W Romneya Dr, 
      Anaheim, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      45+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ravindra Alapati is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Alapati has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Bile Duct Obstruction, Diverticular Disease, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive And Liver Disease Specialists

      1771 W Romneya Dr, 
      Anaheim, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      27+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Amit Raina is a Gastroenterologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Raina has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Childhood Pancreatitis, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
      Fullerton, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eugene Yoon is a Gastroenterologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Yoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Yoon is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
      Fullerton, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Patrick Koo is a Gastroenterologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Koo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Koo is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
      Fullerton, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Scott Sainburg is a Gastroenterologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Sainburg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sainburg is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
      Fullerton, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Hyder Jamal is a Gastroenterologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Jamal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jamal is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      1837 Sunny Crest Drive, 
      Fullerton, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Erika Hoyos is a Gastroenterologist in Fullerton, California. Dr. Hoyos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Intestinal Cancer, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hoyos is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Kaiser Permanente Anaheim Kraemer Medical Offices - Hematology/Oncology Department

      3430 E La Palma Ave, 
      Anaheim, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nicole Higashiyama is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anaheim, California. Dr. Higashiyama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Thalassemia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Higashiyama is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      The Internal Medical Group

      1050 E Yorba Linda Blvd, 
      Placentia, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      51+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Chapman is a Gastroenterologist in Placentia, California. Dr. Chapman has been practicing medicine for over 51 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Anaheim Kraemer Medical Office

      3460 E La Palma Ave, 
      Anaheim, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Doan-trang Tran is a Gastroenterologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Jaundice, Visceromegaly, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Kaiser Permanente Anaheim Kraemer Medical Offices - Gastroenterology Department

      3460 E La Palma Ave, 
      Anaheim, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Yuki Young is a Gastroenterologist in Anaheim, California. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Esophageal Varices, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

      Showing 1-20 of 134

      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 Fullerton, 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 Fullerton, 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 Fullerton, 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 Fullerton, 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 Fullerton, 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 Fullerton, 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 Fullerton, 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 

      Read more about our Content Policy