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Best Inflammatory Bowel Disease specialists in California

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease · California
Melvin Heyman

Melvin Heyman, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics; Director, Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program; Chair in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Gastroenterology

San Francisco, CA
Jonathan Terdiman

Jonathan Terdiman, MD

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

San Francisco, CA
Uma Mahadevan

Uma Mahadevan, MD

Professor, Medicine; Lynne and Marc Benioff Endowed Chair in Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

San Francisco, CA
Gil Melmed

Gil Melmed, M.D.

Director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Research, Co-Director of Clinical Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Gastroenterology

West Hollywood, CA
Jenny Sauk

Jenny Sauk, MD

Director, Clinical Care, UCLA Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Gastroenterology

Los Angeles, CA
Dermot McGovern

Dermot McGovern, M.D., PH.D., MRCP

Joshua L. and Lisa Z. Greer Chair, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Genetics; Professor of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; Director of Translational Research, F. Widjaja Inflammatory Bowel Disease Institute; Director of Precision Health, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Gastroenterology

West Hollywood, CA
Mona Rezapour

Mona Rezapour, M.D.

Assistant clinical professor of medicine

Gastroenterology

Santa Monica, CA
William Sandborn

William Sandborn, M.D.

Professor of Medicine; Chief, Division of Gastroenterology; Vice Chair, Clinical Operations, Department of Medicine; Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, UC San Diego Health

Gastroenterology

San Diego, CA
Ashish Atreja

Ashish Atreja, MD

ADJUNCT ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Gastroenterology

Stanford, CA
Eric Esrailian

Eric Esrailian, MD

Chief, Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases; Director, Melvin and Bren Simon Digestive Diseases Center; Lincy Foundation Chair in Clinical Gastroenterology; Health Sciences Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA

Gastroenterology

Los Angeles, CA
Stephan Targan

Stephan Targan, M.D.

Distinguished Professor of Medicine

Gastroenterology

West Hollywood, CA
Maria Abreu

Maria Abreu, M.D.

IM Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

West Hollywood, CA
Sundeep Singh

Sundeep Singh, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology & Hepatology; Inflammatory Bowel Disease Specialist

Gastroenterology

Redwood City, CA
Berkeley Limketkai

Berkeley Limketkai, M.D.

Director of Clinical Research, UCLA Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Gastroenterology

Los Angeles, CA
Ryan McConnell

Ryan McConnell, MD

Director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Palo Alto Medical Foundation

Gastroenterology

Palo Alto, CA
Gaurav Syal

Gaurav Syal, M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, UCLA Health

Gastroenterology

Los Angeles, CA
Lynn Connolly

Lynn Connolly, M.D.

Clinical Chief, Community Practices, Melvin and Bren Simon Digestive Diseases Center

Gastroenterology

Santa Monica, CA
Mazer Ally

Mazer Ally, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Oceanside, CA
David Limsui

David Limsui, M.D.

Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship Program

Gastroenterology

Stanford, CA
Andres Yarur

Andres Yarur, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Los Angeles, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist do?
A Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist is a Gastroenterology physician with focused training in the long-term management of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and related autoimmune conditions of the bowel. After completing Gastroenterology residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general gastroenterologist typically handles day to day.
What conditions does a Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist treat?
A Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist commonly treats Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, indeterminate colitis, perianal Crohn's disease, and biologic and small-molecule therapy management. Many also see closely related conditions within Gastroenterology, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general gastroenterologist.
When should I see a Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist?
Consider seeing a Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist when you have a diagnosis of Crohn's or ulcerative colitis, or unexplained chronic GI symptoms, when a primary care clinician or general gastroenterologist suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist through referral, but you can also seek one directly.
How is a Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist different from a general gastroenterologist?
Both are board-eligible gastroenterologists, but a Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the long-term management of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and related autoimmune conditions of the bowel. General gastroenterologists treat a broad range of Gastroenterology concerns; Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologists concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, indeterminate colitis, perianal Crohn's disease, and biologic and small-molecule therapy management.
How does Convene match me with a top Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist?
Convene Health evaluates gastroenterologists on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.
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