25 of the Best Gastroenterologists Near Me in Bakersfield, CA
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Stanford Hospital And Clinics
Walter Park is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Park is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.
UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla
Rena Yadlapati is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Yadlapati is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center
Andres Yarur is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Yarur is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Endoscopy.
The Regents Of The University Of California
Berkeley Limketkai is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Limketkai is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.
Tarek Hassanein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Hassanein is highly rated in 52 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Hassanein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hassanein is currently accepting new patients.
Liver Transplant Program
Dr. Bilal Hameed is a specialist who cares for patients with liver disease. His expertise includes providing care before and after liver transplantation. Hameed earned his medical degree at Dow University of Health Sciences in Pakistan and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Minnesota. He completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Minnesota and a fellowship in transplant hepatology at UCSF. In addition to authoring numerous peer-reviewed articles, Hameed has received many awards and honors in his field. He is a member of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Gastroenterological Association and American Society of Transplantation. Dr. Hameed is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Hameed is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hameed is currently accepting new patients.
Inland Empire Liver Foundation
Zeid Kayali is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rialto, California. Dr. Kayali is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kayali is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (Sub: Transplant Hepatology), Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology), and Internal Medicine. Dr. Kayali is currently accepting new patients.
UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy
William Sandborn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sandborn is highly rated in 15 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.
City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital
James Lin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Lin is highly rated in 58 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
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Muhammad Sheikh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fresno, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Sheikh is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sheikh is currently accepting new patients.
Enloe Medical Center
Peter Bangsund is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Bangsund is highly rated in 44 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Colitis, Lower Esophageal Ring, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Sivakumar R. Munnangi, MD Private Practice
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist who operates own private practice and endoscopy center in Merced, CA. Dr. Munnangi is highly rated in 59 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Munnangi is currently accepting new patients.
Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group
Dr. Sukhpreet S. Walia earned his medical degree from Delhi University in India. He completed his internship and residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. He was selected as Chief Resident and worked as a Hospitalist prior to completing his Gastroenterology fellowship.Dr. Walia's background in Internal Medicine allows for a comprehensive approach in treating gastrointestinal diseases. He strives to provide the highest quality gastrointestinal care for his patients.Dr. Walia believes that both the patient and physician should work together to create an atmosphere for long-lasting health outcomes. Dr. Walia is highly rated in 58 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Walia is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Walia is currently accepting new patients.
Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic
Mick Meiselman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Barbara, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Meiselman is highly rated in 54 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Meiselman is currently accepting new patients.
Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group
We understand that visiting the gastroenterologist may be a new experience for you and that you may be in pain or worried about your health. That?s why all the staff at the Santa Maria Digestive Diagnostic Center and Santa Maria Gastroenterology focus on making you feel comfortable and confident in our care. Our physicians and our medical team take extra care to listen to your concerns, answer all your questions and thoroughly explain your condition and treatment options. Dr. Vachhani is highly rated in 53 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Vachhani is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Vachhani is currently accepting new patients.
Gastroenter
Mohammad Jamal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Corona, California. Dr. Jamal is highly rated in 103 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jamal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jamal is currently accepting new patients.
UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center
Dr. Jason Samarasena is a UCI Health physician who specializes in treating gastrointestinal disorders, including gastroesophageal reflux disease, esophageal disease, pancreatic cysts, biliary tract disorders, gastric intestinal metaplasia and colorectal cancer.His research interests include advanced endoscopic imaging, characterization and treatment of pancreatic cysts, confocal laser endomicroscopy, bowel preparation before colonoscopy, endoscopic mucosal resection and endoscopic submucosal dissection.Samarasena received his medical degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada, where he graduated on the Dean’s List. He completed both general gastroenterology and interventional endoscopy fellowships at UC Irvine.Press Ganey has named Samarasena as one of the top five physicians for patient satisfaction in the ambulatory surgery group at UCI Health. He was named the 2016 Teaching Attending of the Year by the UC Irvine Gastroenterology Fellowship. He is the current president of the Orange County GI Society.Nickname: Dr. Sam. Dr. Samarasena is highly rated in 50 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Jaundice, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Samarasena is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology.
Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group
Dr. Keval Shah is board certified in Gastroenterology & Hepatology and Internal Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at St. John Providence Health System in Detroit, Michigan. Following residency, he completed his Gastroenterology & Hepatology fellowship at Beaumont Health System in Detroit, Michigan. During his fellowship, he received special training in both Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Hepatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was also selected as a fellow under the American Neurogastroenterology Motility Society where he received advanced clinical training in Motility at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Shah's interests include nutrition and weight loss, esophageal disorders, reflux disease and management, colorectal cancer screening, and providing patients with a holistic approach to their gastrointestinal care.Dr. Keval Shah was born and raised in California. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Human Biology from Pitzer College in Claremont, CA. He studied abroad in Costa Rica and Nicaragua where he spent time working in Emergency Medicine and became fluent in Spanish. He played tennis while in Claremont and was chosen as an NCAA Scholar-Athlete. He then attended medical school at Western University of Health Sciences/COMP in Pomona, CA. Upon medical school graduation, he was awarded the prestigious San Miguel Scholarship.When not practicing Gastroenterology, Dr. Shah enjoys spending time with his wife and two beautiful children. He enjoys playing basketball and tennis during his free time. Other hobbies include martial arts. Dr. Shah competed in the 1996 Junior Olympics and has both a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do as well as a first-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate.Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity.— Hippocrates. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 49 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Gastric Dysmotility, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Os Bd Internal Medicine and American Os Bd Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterlogy). Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.
Ariel Malamud, MD
Ariel Malamud is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Malamud is highly rated in 49 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Malamud is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Malamud is currently accepting new patients.
Mordo Suchov MD Inc
Mordo Suchov is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Suchov is highly rated in 98 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Suchov is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Suchov is currently accepting new patients.
Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton
Why did you become a medical provider?Passion in taking care of patients, manage difficult problems and to improve overall wellbeing of the community.What’s your philosophy of care?Evidence-based patient care with holistic approach. I would like to incorporate up to date advances in gastroenterology in delivering the best gastrointestinal care to the patients. Dr. Botla is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Botla is board certified in Gastroenterology-American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Botla is currently accepting new patients.
Gaspar Nazareno is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Modesto, California. Dr. Nazareno is highly rated in 44 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.
Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group
We understand that visiting the gastroenterologist may be a new experience for you and that you may be in pain or worried about your health. That?s why all the staff at the Santa Maria Digestive Diagnostic Center and Santa Maria Gastroenterology focus on making you feel comfortable and confident in our care. Our physicians and our medical team take extra care to listen to your concerns, answer all your questions and thoroughly explain your condition and treatment options. Dr. Benipal is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonic Malakoplakia, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Benipal is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Benipal is currently accepting new patients.
Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group
We understand that visiting the gastroenterologist may be a new experience for you and that you may be in pain or worried about your health. That?s why all the staff at the Santa Maria Digestive Diagnostic Center and Santa Maria Gastroenterology focus on making you feel comfortable and confident in our care. Our physicians and our medical team take extra care to listen to your concerns, answer all your questions and thoroughly explain your condition and treatment options. Dr. Hsia is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hsia is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Hsia is currently accepting new patients.
Solo Practice - Malik, I
Iftikhar Malik is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Stockton, California. Dr. Malik is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Malik is currently accepting new patients.
When should I see a Gastroenterologist near Bakersfield, 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 Gastroenterologist near Bakersfield, 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 do I find the best Gastroenterologist near Bakersfield, CA?
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How does MediFind rank Gastroenterologists near Bakersfield, 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 Gastroenterologists near Bakersfield, 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 Gastroenterologist in Bakersfield?
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 Gastroenterologist search results page.
Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastroenterologist?
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 Gastroenterologist near Bakersfield, 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 Gastroenterologist?
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 Gastroenterologist 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 Gastroenterologists near Bakersfield, CA?
Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastroenterologist 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.
What are the most common health conditions that a Gastroenterologist near Bakersfield, CA might treat?
Can I filter my search to find a Gastroenterologist that offers video calls?
Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastroenterologist search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls).














