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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Santa Cruz, CA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    17 providers found
      Kuntal Thaker
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Santa Cruz Gastroenterology

      1662 Dominican Way, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kuntal Thaker is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Thaker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Thaker is currently accepting new patients.

      Mary Patz
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Santa Cruz Center

      2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 4, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mary Patz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Patz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Pulmonary Aspergilloma, Aspergillosis, and BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.

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      Timothy Allari
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Santa Cruz Center

      2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 4, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Timothy Allari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Allari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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      Joseph B. Palascak
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Santa Cruz Gastroenterology

      1662 Dominican Way, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joseph Palascak is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Palascak 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. Palascak is currently accepting new patients.

      Kourosh F. Ghassemi
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Santa Cruz Gastroenterology

      1662 Dominican Way, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kourosh Ghassemi is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Ghassemi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ghassemi is currently accepting new patients.

      Krish M. Gandhi
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Santa Cruz Gastroenterology

      1662 Dominican Way, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Krish Gandhi is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Gandhi has been practicing medicine for over 9 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, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hemorrhoids, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gandhi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      2025 Soquel Ave, 
      Santa Cruez, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Geoffrey Bernstein is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruez, California. Dr. Bernstein has been practicing medicine for over 43 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, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

      Sutter Bay Medical Foundation

      2025 Soquel Ave, 
      Santa Cruez, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bruce Eisendorf is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruez, California. Dr. Eisendorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, and Thrombocytopenia.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      1505 Soquel Drive, Suite 8, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gordon Lee is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Eosinophilic Colitis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      1505 Soquel Dr, Suite 112, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Justin Bennet is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Bennet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastritis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      1505 Soquel Dr, Suite 12, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Zenowij Majuk is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Majuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 140, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      David Anjelly is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Anjelly 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, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Satish Chandra is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Chandra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Thrombophlebitis.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      4145 Clares St, Suite A, 
      Capitola, CA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ali Khademi is a Gastroenterologist in Capitola, California. Dr. Khademi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Family Medicine
      930 Mission St Ste 5, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dawn Motyka is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Motyka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Colitis, Nonbacterial Prostatitis, Bacterial Prostatitis, and Ulcerative Colitis.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Los Palos Gastroenterology Specialists Inc

      243 Green Valley Rd, Suite E, 
      Freedom, CA 
       (14.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Johnson is a Gastroenterologist in Freedom, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      243 Green Valley Rd Ste E, 
      Freedom, CA 
       (13.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Albert Crevello is a Gastroenterologist in Freedom, California. Dr. Crevello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Portal Hypertension, and Esophageal Varices.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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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