The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in Los Gatos, CA

Find the Top Ulcerative Colitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 55 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Los Gatos, CA. Of these, 48 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Renee L. Young
    Integrative Medicine | Endocrinology
    Integrative Medicine | Endocrinology

    Young Naturopathic Center For Wellness

    751 Blossom Hill Rd, 
    Los Gatos, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Renee Young, ND, is a Naturopathic Doctor and founder of the Young Naturopathic Center for Wellness in Los Gatos, California. With over two decades of clinical experience and as one of the first NDs licensed in California, she’s recognized for advanced naturopathic diagnostics and a rigorous, evidence-informed approach to care.Her clinical focus includes hormone health, weight management, and longevity medicine, with experience supporting complex root-cause patterns such as thyroid disorders, menstrual irregularities, peri-menopause, PCOS, autoimmune conditions, and food allergies. Dr. Young earned her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the University of Bridgeport after completing a B.S. in Biology and Psychology, and trained alongside conventional and public health leaders through integrative clinical rotations. She is a member of the California Naturopathic Doctors Association and holds certifications including IV therapy, ozone therapy, peptide therapy, and hormone pellet implantation. . Her top areas of expertise are Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, Hypothyroidism, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Geoffrey Spencer
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Sutter Health Ambulatory Care Center And Surgery Center

    2506 Samaritan Court, Floor 3, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Geoffrey Spencer is a Gastroenterologist in San Jose, California. Dr. Spencer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Spencer is currently accepting new patients.

    Edward S. Huang
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Sutter Health Ambulatory Care Center And Surgery Center

    2506 Samaritan Court, Floor 3, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Huang is a Gastroenterologist in San Jose, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Peter Young Su Youn, MD

    15195 National Ave Ste 206, 
    Los Gatos, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Youn is a Colorectal Surgeon in Los Gatos, California. Dr. Youn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Gastric Dysmotility, Hemorrhoids, Proctitis, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Terry C. Lin, DO

    2516 Samaritan Dr Ste M, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terry Lin is a Gastroenterologist in San Jose, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2585 Samaritan Dr Ste 25, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suejin Kim is a Gastroenterologist in San Jose, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Stanford Medicine Children's Health-Pediatrics

    14777 Los Gatos Blvd Ste 200, 
    Los Gatos, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tejinder Kalra is a Gastroenterologist in Los Gatos, California. Dr. Kalra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    DCHS Medical Foundation

    2585 Samaritan Dr, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Allison Zhang is a Gastroenterologist in San Jose, California. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Unniversity Healthcare Alliance

    14251 Winchester Blvd # 200, 
    Los Gatos, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sailaja Bommakanti is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Gatos, California. Dr. Bommakanti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Alfred L. Hurwitz MD A Medical Corp.

    15899 Los Gatos Almaden Rd Ste 11, 
    Los Gatos, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alfred Hurwitz is a Gastroenterologist in Los Gatos, California. Dr. Hurwitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Eosinophilic Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Gilbert Syndrome.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gordon L Levin Medical Corp

    14901 National Ave Ste 101, 
    Los Gatos, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist in Los Gatos, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, and Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Stanford Pediatric Gastroenterology

    14651 S Bascom Ave Ste 110, 
    Los Gatos, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adel Abi is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Los Gatos, California. Dr. Abi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Diarrhea, Bowel Incontinence, and Celiac Disease.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Specialty Care Parr-El Camino Health

    700 W Parr Ave Ste A, 
    Los Gatos, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheila Savur is a Gastroenterologist in Los Gatos, California. Dr. Savur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Visceromegaly, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Hamid M Mehdizadeh Inc

    2505 Samaritan Dr Ste 502, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kushlan is a Gastroenterologist in San Jose, California. Dr. Kushlan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ulcerative Colitis, Celiac Disease, and Diverticular Disease.

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

    Samaritan Internal Medicine Medical Group

    2410 Samaritan Dr Ste 201, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cameron Oba is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Oba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Essential Thrombocythemia, High Cholesterol, and Sciatica.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Marwan A Balaa MD Inc

    2520 Samaritan Dr Ste 201, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marwan Balaa is a Gastroenterologist in San Jose, California. Dr. Balaa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    San Jose Gastroenterology Inc.

    2331 Montpelier Dr Ste B, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hoan Tran is a Gastroenterologist in San Jose, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Nicole Simpson
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Mountain View, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Simpson is a Gastroenterologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Simpson 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, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

    Jiayi Li
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Mountain View, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jiayi Li is a Gastroenterologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

    Sanjay Ramrakhiani
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Mountain View, CA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjay Ramrakhiani is a Gastroenterologist in Mountain View, California. Dr. Ramrakhiani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Ramrakhiani 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 Los Gatos, 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 Los Gatos, 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 Los Gatos, 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 Los Gatos, 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 Los Gatos, 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 Los Gatos, 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 Los Gatos, 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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