Summary

Dr. Rudolph Bedford is a gastroenterologist who has dedicated 39 years to diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders. He earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University and completed extensive training through internships at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center, residencies at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center, and fellowships at Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center. His comprehensive training has prepared him to address complex gastrointestinal conditions with expertise developed over nearly four decades of practice. Dr. Bedford communicates with patients in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Bedford practices at Providence Saint Johns Health Center and sees patients in Santa Monica, California. His clinical focus includes treating abdominal pain, acid reflux, and bile duct diseases. He performs specialized procedures such as colonoscopy for colorectal screening and diagnosis, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for bile duct and pancreatic conditions, and anorectal motility studies to evaluate bowel function. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his care and expertise.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 39 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center
  • 425 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Digestive Health Associates

1301 20th St Ste 280Santa Monica, CA 90404

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Santa Monica , CASacramento , CASacramento , CALittle Rock , AR
Med School: Case Western Reserve University Med School: New York University Med School: University of South Alabama Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Rudolph Albert Bedford

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross PPO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO - Trio
  • Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Shield of CA PPO
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna HMO
  • Coventry/First Health PPO
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net PPO
  • HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Multiplan PPO
  • SCAN Medicare Advantage
  • TriWest - Tricare
  • United Healthcare HMO
  • United HealthCare PPO
  • US Family Health Plan - TriCare
  • Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross

Medical Specialties

Rudolph Albert Bedford has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Rudolph Albert Bedford has the following 10 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Rudolph Albert Bedford holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center in 1994, St Lukes Hospital WI in 1993, Cleveland Clinic Foundation in 1992, Cleveland Clinic in 1992, and Clevland Clinic Foundation in 1992.

Residency

Completed their residency at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in 1990, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center in 1990, and New York-Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell in 1990.

Internship

Completed their internship at New York Hospital Cornell Joseph H in 1990, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center in 1988, and New York-Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell in 1988.

Medical School

Graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 1987 and Case Western Reserve University OB GYN in 1987.

NPI Number

Rudolph Albert Bedford's NPI number is 1902885684.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Rudolph Bedford affiliated with?
Rudolph Bedford is affiliated with Providence Saint Johns Health Center.
Does Rudolph Bedford accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Rudolph Bedford accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Rudolph Bedford speak?
Rudolph Bedford speaks English and Spanish.
Does Rudolph Bedford accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Rudolph Bedford has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Rudolph Bedford's office located?
Rudolph Bedford's office is located at 1301 20th St Ste 280, Santa Monica, CA, 90404.

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