The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

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The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors near Palo Alto, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 116 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 92 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    Erick Chan
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erick Chan is a Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Visceromegaly, and Jaundice. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    James D. Torosis
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group,Inc.

    2900 Whipple Ave, Ste 245, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Torosis is a native of Montreal, Canada and founded Peninsula Gastroenterology Medical Group in 1986. Dr. Torosis attended medical school and internship at McGill University in Montreal. In 1982 Dr. Torosis moved to California where he completed his internal medicine residency in San Diego. He attended Yale University for his fellowship in Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases. In 1986 at the completion of his fellowship, he moved to the Peninsula. Dr. Torosis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Ryan A. Mcconnell
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Mcconnell is a Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Mcconnell 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 Crohn's Disease, Lymphocytic Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Colitis. Dr. Mcconnell is currently accepting new patients.

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    Nikhil Agarwal
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikhil Agarwal is a Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Agarwal is currently accepting new patients.

    Jennifer Roost
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Roost is a Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Roost is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Colonoscopy. Dr. Roost is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Limsui is a Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Limsui is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Grant Barber is a Gastroenterologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Barber has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Colitis.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sidhartha Sinha is a Gastroenterologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Sinha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr Ste H3680, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Shelton is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Shelton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr # H3680K, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cindy Kin is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Kin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Palo Alto VA Medical Center

    3801 Miranda Ave, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Wong is a primary care provider, practicing in Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Wong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis D, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kian Keyashian is a Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Keyashian 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, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Streett is a Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Streett 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, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Clinic At Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center

    420 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sundeep Singh is a Gastroenterologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Dawes is a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Dawes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arden Morris is a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery

    Stanford Health Care

    500 Pasteur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalie Kirilcuk is a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kirilcuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Cartwright is a Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Cartwright is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Subhas Banerjee is a Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Banerjee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Bensen is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Bensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Biliary Atresia, Hepatoblastoma, Bile Duct Cysts, Ulcerative 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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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