The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in San Jose, CA

Find the Top Ulcerative Colitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 53 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near San Jose, CA. Of these, 46 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Integrative Medicine | Endocrinology
    Integrative Medicine | Endocrinology

    Young Naturopathic Center For Wellness

    751 Blossom Hill Rd, 
    Los Gatos, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Renee Young is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Los Gatos, California. Dr. Young is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, Hypothyroidism, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Young is board certified in California Naturopathic Doctors Association.

    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 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Geoffrey Spencer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Spencer is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Spencer is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Spencer is currently accepting new patients.

    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 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Huang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Advanced 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 Anemia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Huang is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    San Jose Gastroenterology Inc.

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

    Hoan Tran is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    San Jose Gastroenterology Inc.

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

    Huy Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Nguyen 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 Jaundice, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Vinh Quy Nguyen M.D.

    200 Jose Figueres Ave Ste 460, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vinh Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Nguyen 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 Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Insite Digestive Health Care

    200 Jose Figueres Ave Ste 170, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bhargava Gannavarapu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Gannavarapu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Insite Digestive Health Care

    200 Jose Figueres Ave Ste 170, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ruel Garcia is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis B, Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Endoscopy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    San Jose Gastroenterology

    231 Oconnor Dr, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Levitt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Levitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis B, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Ho is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Ho 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 Crohn's Disease, Hepatitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Williams is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Williams 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 Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Jaundice, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nimeesh Shah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Shah 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 Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Jaundice, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Lerrigo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Lerrigo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Ascites, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Hepatitis, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Cummings is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Cummings 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 Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Enlarged Liver.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Andy S Yu MD Incorporated

    2101 Forest Ave Ste 106, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andy Yu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Yu 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 Jaundice, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Hepatitis.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Santa Clara Ob/Gyn Medical Group

    2030 Forest Ave Ste 100, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jagjit Raju is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Raju is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Acci/Cst

    2400 Moorpark Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Constance Lo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Lo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Cough, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Terry C. Lin, DO

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

    Terry Lin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suejin Kim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Nicole Simpson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mountain View, California. Dr. Simpson 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.

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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 San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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 San Jose, 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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