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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Turlock, CA. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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17 providers found
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Central Valley Doctors Health System Physician Group Gastroenterology

    1801 Colorado Ave Ste 170, 
    Turlock, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodney Eddi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Turlock, California. Dr. Eddi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Kind Clinic Physician Assistant Owned APC

    3650 Geer Rd, 
    Turlock, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eshagh Faraji is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Turlock, California. Dr. Faraji is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Menetrier Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2101 Geer Rd Ste 118, 
    Turlock, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Mark is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Turlock, California. Dr. Mark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Berdon Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Anal Fissure, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

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    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Family Medicine
    3100 W. Christoffersen Parkway, 
    Turlock, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lew Barker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Turlock, California. Dr. Barker 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, and Anemia. Dr. Barker is board certified in Board Certified.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    130 Regis St Ste B, 
    Turlock, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan Canale is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Turlock, California. Dr. Canale is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

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

    Office

    3100 W Christoffersen Pkwy Fl 2, 
    Turlock, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anand Magoon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Turlock, California. Dr. Magoon 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Nephropathy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension.

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

    Noel M. Zomalan MD Inc.

    2161 Colorado Ave Ste A, 
    Turlock, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Noel Zomalan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Turlock, California. Dr. Zomalan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Main Clinic 600 Coffee Road

    600 Coffee Road, 
    Modesto, CA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Muhammad Shafqet is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Modesto, California. Dr. Shafqet 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Shafqet is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Shafqet is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Briggsmore Specialty Center

    1409 East Briggsmore Avenue, 
    Modesto, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ambrish Ghumman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Modesto, California. Dr. Ghumman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ghumman is board certified in Gastroenterology - Board Certified. Dr. Ghumman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Briggsmore Specialty Center

    1409 East Briggsmore Avenue, 
    Modesto, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vida Chen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Modesto, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    1409 E. Briggsmore Ave., 
    Modesto, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gaspar Nazareno is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Modesto, California. Dr. Nazareno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Nazareno is board certified in Gastroenterology - Board Certified. Dr. Nazareno is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    1409 E. Briggsmore Ave., 
    Modesto, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Victorio Pidlaoan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Modesto, California. Dr. Pidlaoan 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Pidlaoan is board certified in Gastroenterology - Board Certified. Dr. Pidlaoan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2336 Sylvan Ave Ste A, 
    Modesto, CA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Magdy Elsakr is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Modesto, California. Dr. Elsakr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Dhillon MD Inc

    700 17th St Ste 102, 
    Modesto, CA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Leibowitz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Modesto, California. Dr. Leibowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Pacific Radiology LLC

    2209 Coffee Rd Ste M, 
    Modesto, CA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pardeep Brar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Modesto, California. Dr. Brar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Briggsmore Specialty Center

    1409 E Briggsmore Ave, 
    Modesto, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Calvin Olson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Modesto, California. Dr. Olson 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 Macroamylasemia, Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1541 Florida Ave, 
    Modesto, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Ringer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Modesto, California. Dr. Ringer 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Turlock, 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 Turlock, 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 Turlock, 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 Turlock, 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 Turlock, 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 Turlock, 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 Turlock, 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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