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    MediFind found 196 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 155 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 5 are Elite.

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    196 providers found
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

      8536 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 202, 
      Beverly Hills, CA 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Andres Yarur is a Gastroenterologist in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Yarur is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Endoscopy.

      Jenny S. Sauk
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      100 Medical Plaza, Suite 250, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jenny Sauk is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sauk is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      900 Weyburn Place, Suite 14 171, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Berkeley Limketkai is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Limketkai 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, Small Bowel Resection, and Endoscopy.

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      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      200 Medical Plaza, #365,530,420,120, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Bernstein is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bernstein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Gil Y. Melmed
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

      8536 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 202, 
      Beverly Hills, CA 
       (7.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gil Melmed is a Gastroenterologist in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Melmed is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Ileostomy.

      Phillip R. Fleshner
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery
      Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery
      8737 Beverly Blvd, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Phillip Fleshner is a Colorectal Surgeon in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Fleshner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nirupama Bonthala is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bonthala has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and 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, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Colitis.

      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      100 Medical Plaza, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gaurav Syal is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Syal 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, Small Bowel Resection, and Endoscopy.

      Stephan R. Targan
      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Infectious Disease | Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Infectious Disease | Gastroenterology

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

      8700 Beverly Blvd, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephan Targan is an Infectious Disease specialist and a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Targan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Ileostomy.

      Maria T. Abreu
      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

      8700 Beverly Blvd, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Maria Abreu is a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Abreu 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, and Colitis. Dr. Abreu is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      1301 20th Street, Suite 280, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Sul is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Sul is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sul is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      900 Weyburn Place, Suite 14 171, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mona Rezapour is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rezapour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticular Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      200 Medical Plz, 365 A, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Hommes is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hommes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Liver Transplant, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      200 Medical Plz, #214,365,530,420,120, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Aranda is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Aranda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      200 Medical Plaza, #365,420,530,120, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Emeran Mayer is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mayer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Obesity, Indigestion, Gastrectomy, and Angioplasty.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Ucla Medical Plz, Suite 365, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Marc Kaneshiro is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kaneshiro has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      200 Ucla Medical Plz, Suite 165 34, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Terri Getzug is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Getzug is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      UCLA Associated General Surgeons

      100 Medical Plaza, Suite 310, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kevork Kazanjian is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kazanjian 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, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      100 Medical Plaza, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kevin Ghassemi is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ghassemi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Achalasia, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      100 Medical Plz, Suite 310, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Ovsiowitz is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ovsiowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 Monica, 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 Monica, 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 Monica, 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 Monica, 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 Monica, 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 Monica, 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 Monica, 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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