The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in Monterey, CA

Find the Top Ulcerative Colitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Monterey, CA. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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14 providers found
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Monterey Bay GI Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    23 Upper Ragsdale Dr Ste 200, 
    Monterey, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Mendoza is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Monterey, California. Dr. Mendoza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Family Medicine

    MDVIP - Monterey, CA

    835 Cass St, 
    Monterey, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Schneiderman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Monterey, California. Dr. Schneiderman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Monterey Bay GI Consultants Medical Group Inc.

    23 Upper Ragsdale Dr Ste 200, 
    Monterey, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Luba is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Monterey, California. Dr. Luba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Susan M. Kubica MD

    1000 8th St Ste 101, 
    Monterey, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Kubica is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Monterey, California. Dr. Kubica is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Melorheostosis.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    23 Upper Ragsdale Dr, 
    Monterey, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Hell is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Monterey, California. Dr. Hell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    23 Upper Ragsdale Dr, 
    Monterey, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Toby Katz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Monterey, California. Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Enlarged Liver, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    23 Upper Ragsdale Dr, 
    Monterey, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Isabelle Moonan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Monterey, California. Dr. Moonan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autoimmune Hepatitis, Gardner Syndrome, Ulcerative Colitis, and Turcot Syndrome.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    23 Upper Ragsdale Dr, 
    Monterey, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Swanson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Monterey, California. Dr. Swanson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Ascites, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    23 Upper Ragsdale Dr, 
    Monterey, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Fiorenza is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Monterey, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Fiorenza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Reynolds Syndrome, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Montage Medical Group, Carmel

    275 Crossroads Blvd Ste A, 
    Carmel, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jill Reyes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Carmel, California. Dr. Reyes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Los Palos Gastroenterology Specialists Inc.

    1083 Los Palos Dr, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Carlson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Carlson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Campylobacter Infection, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Salinas Valley PrimeCare Medical Group Inc

    355 Abbott St Ste 100, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Patton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Patton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Family Medicine

    SVMC PrimeCare

    355 Abbott St Ste 100, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Angela Wong is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Jaundice, Leukemia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    SVMC PrimeCare

    355 Abbott St Ste 100, 
    Salinas, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vivek Rudrapatna is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Salinas, California. Dr. Rudrapatna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Monterey, 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 Monterey, 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 Monterey, 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 Monterey, 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 Monterey, 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 Monterey, 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 Monterey, 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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