Overview
Ruben Colman is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.
Dr. Colman is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Gastroenterology Clinic
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ruben J. Colman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ruben J. Colman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ruben J. Colman by calling their office at 650-497-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ruben J. Colman a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ruben J. Colman is classified as an Distinguished expert for Crohn's Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ruben J. Colman specialize in?
While Dr. Ruben J. Colman is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Ulcerative Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Ruben J. Colman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ruben J. Colman has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Ruben J. Colman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ruben J. Colman accept my insurance?
Dr. Ruben J. Colman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-497-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Colman isDistinguished. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Colman isDistinguished. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Advanced
- ColitisDr. Colman isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Colman isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Colman isAdvanced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Experienced
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Colman isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Colman isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Colman isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.
- Cantu SyndromeDr. Colman isExperienced. Learn about Cantu Syndrome.
- CholangitisDr. Colman isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Colman isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastroschisisDr. Colman isExperienced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- Hemi 3 SyndromeDr. Colman isExperienced. Learn about Hemi 3 Syndrome.
- IndigestionDr. Colman isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Colman isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- Koolen De Vries SyndromeDr. Colman isExperienced. Learn about Koolen De Vries Syndrome.
- MalabsorptionDr. Colman isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- MalnutritionDr. Colman isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Marshall-Smith SyndromeDr. Colman isExperienced. Learn about Marshall-Smith Syndrome.
- Megalencephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome
- Perlman SyndromeDr. Colman isExperienced. Learn about Perlman Syndrome.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Colman isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Colman isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Colman isExperienced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Simpson-Golabi-Behmel SyndromeDr. Colman isExperienced. Learn about Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Colman isExperienced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Small Bowel Bacterial OvergrowthDr. Colman isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth.