The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in Long Beach, CA

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The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors near Long Beach, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 98 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Long Beach, CA. Of these, 82 are Experienced and 16 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Long Beach

    2810 Long Beach Blvd Fl 3, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ketan Thanki is a Colorectal Surgeon in Long Beach, California. Dr. Thanki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendicitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Gastrointestinal Fistula.

    Adebambo O. Ojuri
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    West Gastroenterology Medical Group

    2880 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Our goal is to provide care that is second to none via physicians and staff who are knowledgeable in all aspects of gastroenterology. We believe that this care be delivered through compassion, confidentiality, and understanding of your need for service regardless of race, religion, or economic background. Dr. Ojuri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Colonic Malakoplakia.

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

    Steve Nguyen Do Inc

    1045 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steve Nguyen is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Nguyen has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center

    Long Beach, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susanna Sandor is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Sandor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Colitis.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    23600 Telo Avenue, Suite 260, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Oren Zaidel is a Gastroenterologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Zaidel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Zaidel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    23600 Telo Avenue, Suite 260, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerome Cohen is a Gastroenterologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1045 Atlantic Ave Ste 907, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anoop Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Long Beach Memorial Pathology Medical Group Inc.

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laila Nobakht is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Nobakht 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 Apoplexy, Nephrosclerosis, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Prohealth Partners A Medical Group Inc

    2810 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehrdad Saliminejad is a Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Saliminejad has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Optum - Airport Plaza

    4910 Airport Plaza Dr, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Kao is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Kao 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 Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, and Gardner Syndrome.

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

    Optum - Airport Plaza

    4910 Airport Plaza Dr, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Gonzalez is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Gonzalez has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gardner Syndrome.

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

    Optum - Airport Plaza

    4910 Airport Plaza Dr, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lah is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Lah has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    VA Medical Center Long Beach

    5901 E 7th St Bldg 165 Ofc 0, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrzej Tarnawski is a Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Tarnawski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Colorectal Cancer, and Colitis.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Long Beach Gastroenterology Assoc

    3833 Worsham Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lizhou Huang is a Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Huang has been practicing medicine for over 11 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, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Long Beach Gastroenterology Assoc

    3833 Worsham Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kalpana Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Long Beach, California. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Timothy C. Simmons, MD Private Practice

    3816 Woodruff Ave, Ste 411, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Our goal is to provide care that is second to none via physicians and staff who are knowledgeable in all aspects of gastroenterology. We believe that this care be delivered through compassion, confidentiality, and understanding of your need for service regardless of race, religion, or economic background. Dr. Simmons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    23639 Hawthorne Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nazir Khaja is a Gastroenterologist in Torrance, California. Dr. Khaja 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, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Khaja is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Palliative Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Palliative Medicine

    City Of Hope Long Beach Worsham

    3747 Worsham Ave Ste 101, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikki Zahabi is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Zahabi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Ulcerative Colitis.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Long Beach Center For Clinical Research Inc.

    4772 Katella Ave Ste 200, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kashyap Trivedi is a Gastroenterologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Trivedi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    ProHealth Partners A Medical Group Inc

    3851 Katella Ave Ste 205, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seyedehsan Navabi is a Gastroenterologist in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Navabi has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, and Liver Transplant.

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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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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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