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    MediFind found 192 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Glendale, CA. Of these, 150 are Experienced, 31 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 5 are Elite.

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      Phillip Fleshner
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery

      Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center-Los Angeles

      8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 101, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Phillip Fleshner is a Colorectal Surgeon in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Fleshner 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, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Gil Melmed
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

      8720 Beverly Blvd, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gil Melmed is a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Melmed is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

      8720 Beverly Blvd, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Andres Yarur is a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Yarur is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Endoscopy.

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      Jenny Sauk
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Office

      100 Medical Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (12.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jenny Sauk is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sauk is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Mehdi Khorsandi
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Mehdi Khorsandi, MD Private Practice

      1510 S Central Ave, Ste 620, 
      Glendale, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Khorsandi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery

      Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center - Los Angeles

      8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 101, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (8.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Karen Zaghiyan is a Colorectal Surgeon in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Zaghiyan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Medical Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (12.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Bernstein is an Internal Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Medical Plz, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (12.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Berkeley Limketkai is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Limketkai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.

      Edgar Mehdikhani
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Edgar Mehdikhani, MD Private Practice

      222 W Eulalia St, Ste 114, 
      Glendale, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Armenian, Farsi
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Edgar Medhikhani, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Mehdikhani to book an appointment. Dr. Mehdikhani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

      Elisa C. Alvarado MD Inc.

      630 S Raymond Ave Unit 340, 
      Pasadena, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elisa Alvarado is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Alvarado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Boils, and Folliculitis.

      Stephan Targan
      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

      8720 Beverly Blvd, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephan Targan is a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Targan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Ileostomy.

      Hrach Khudatyan
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Family Medicine

      Hrach Khudatyan, MD Private Practice

      134 N Glendale Ave, 
      Glendale, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Armenian, Russian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      To provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Khudatyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty.

      Ara Airapetian
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Family Medicine

      Comprehensive Community Health Centers, Inc

      801 S Chevy Chase Dr, 
      Glendale, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      45+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      To provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Airapetian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Obesity.

      Artoon Arakel
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Artoon Arakel, M.D., Prof Corp.

      1030 S Glendale Ave, 
      Glendale, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      50+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      With over 30 years of experience, patient safety and well being is my number one priority. I have years of training in GI procedures and have an Endoscopy center in my office, using the top of the line technology and equipments. Dr. Arakel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Menetrier Disease, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

      Anamaria Mcelrath
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

      Petar Vukasin Md, Inc.

      222 W Eulalia St, 
      Glendale, CA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      25+ 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 an. Dr. Mcelrath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Proctitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

      Armine Sarkisian
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Armine Sarkisian, MD Private Practice

      912 W Glenoaks Blvd, 
      Glendale, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Armenian, Russian
      Accepting New Patients

      Our goal is to provide medical care in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Sarkisian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Krikor I. Kalindjian
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Krikor I. Kalindjian, MD Private Practice

      1300 N Vermont Ave, Ste 807, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Armenian, French, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Education, education, education- Patients understanding of their conditions is the most critical first step in their healing process. We emphasize patient teaching in every aspect of our encounters with our patients. I try to communicate with my patients. I strive to explain their medical condition and discuss their treatment options in plain language. Questions are answered. I provide state of the art medical care for out patients in a friendly, compassionate, and professional setting. Dr. Kalindjian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

      W David Mello MD Inc A Professional Corporation

      1818 Verdugo Blvd, 
      Glendale, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      48+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      W Mello is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Glendale, California. Dr. Mello has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastric Dysmotility, Eosinophilic Colitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Arash I. Zarimani
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Arash I. Zarimani, MD Private Practice

      1127 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 909, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      We are committed to the successful treatment and management of conditions affecting the digestive system. We are always available to address our patients concerns, and work together to achieve the best possible outcomes. Dr. Zarimani 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, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Elliott A. Birnstein
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      UCLA Health Primary & Specialty Care

      700 West 7th St, Ste 270-D, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (6.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Elliott Birnstein is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Birnstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Birnstein is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Glendale, 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 Glendale, 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 Glendale, 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 Glendale, 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 Glendale, 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 Glendale, 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 Glendale, 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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