Summary

Dr. Ron Chitayat specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on digestive system disorders and related conditions. They earned their medical degree from McGill University Faculty of Medicine and completed residency training at Staten Island University Hospital. With five decades of experience in gastroenterology, Dr. Chitayat brings extensive knowledge to patient care. They communicate with patients in English.

Dr. Chitayat practices at UCLA West Valley Medical Center and sees patients in West Hills, California. They treat various digestive conditions including colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease. Dr. Chitayat performs specialized procedures such as colonoscopy, lower GI endoscopy, and laparoscopy to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal issues. Patients have given them an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 50 years of experience
  • 49 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Staten Island University Hospital
  • 28 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Unio Specialty Care - Gastroenterology

7320 Woodlake Ave Ste 260West Hills, CA 91307

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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4.1 
50 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
West Hills , CASacramento , CASacramento , CASACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: University of South Alabama Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ron Chitayat

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Moda Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Providence Health Plans
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ron Chitayat has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ron Chitayat has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

Dr. Ron Chitayat holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Staten Island University Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med in 1976.

NPI Number

Dr. Chitayat's NPI number is 1912008657.

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Dr. Ron Chitayat speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ron Chitayat affiliated with?
Dr. Ron Chitayat is affiliated with Ucla West Valley Medical Center.

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