The 20 Best Colonoscopy Doctors near encinitas, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 118 doctor with experience in Colonoscopy near encinitas, CA. Of these, 108 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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118 providers found
    Distinguished in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Sandborn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sandborn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sandborn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Genesis Healthcare Partners, PC

    781 Garden View Ct, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Di Lauro is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Di Lauro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Di Lauro is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    Rancho Santa Fe, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Weiss is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Weiss is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rena Yadlapati is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Yadlapati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Family Medicine

    Regents Of The University Of California

    9350 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gert Pretorius is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Pretorius is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Pretorius is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gordon Kim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Fakhreddine is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Fakhreddine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Takata is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Takata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Gil Q Galloway MD Inc

    303 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gillian Galloway is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Galloway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Galloway is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Galloway is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Galloway Well Building Inc

    303 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katie Huang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Hernia, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cynthia Kao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Kao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Steadman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Steadman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Yuen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Yuen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Alzheimer's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilinca Vladescu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Vladescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Sepsis, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Colonoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eleanor Tring is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Tring is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Don Hammi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Hammi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Lo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Lo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Sepsis, Orthostatic Hypotension, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sonia Ahuja is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Ahuja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colonoscopy
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nova Rahal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Rahal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colonoscopy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Colonoscopy?

    A colonoscopy is an exam that views the inside of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, using a tool called a colonoscope.

    The colonoscope has a small camera attached to a flexible tube that can reach the entire length of the colon.

    When should I see a Colonoscopy doctor near encinitas, 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 a Colonoscopy doctor near encinitas, 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 Colonoscopy doctors near encinitas, 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 Colonoscopy doctors near encinitas, 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 a Colonoscopy doctor near encinitas, 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 Colonoscopy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Colonoscopy 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 a Colonoscopy doctor near encinitas, 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 Colonoscopy 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 Colonoscopy 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 Colonoscopy doctors near encinitas, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Colonoscopy 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 a Colonoscopy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Colonoscopy 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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