493 Gastroenterologists Found in Santa Monica, CA

We found 493 Gastroenterologists available in Santa Monica, CA with an average 4 stars across 4,502 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 256 Gastroenterologists listed are accepting new patients and 193 accept Medicare.

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Bhavana Akotia, PA-C

Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Tempe, AZ
Bhavana Akotia is a seasoned physician assistant with over two decades of experience in gastroenterology. View Profile

Theresa Obonyano, APRN

Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
SACRAMENTO, CA
Theresa Obonyano is a family nurse practitioner who brings extensive clinical nursing experience to Oshi Health. View Profile

Ji Soo Choi, APRN

Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
SACRAMENTO, CA
Ji Soo (Claire) Choi is an experienced primary care nurse practitioner specializing in gastroenterology. View Profile

Jan Seiler, APRN

Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Montgomery, AL
Jan Seiler has worked as a gastroenterology nurse practitioner for over two decades. View Profile

Rebecca Humphries, APRN

Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
SACRAMENTO, CA
Rebecca Humphries is a compassionate and experienced nurse practitioner with over 15 years of focused work in gastroenterology. View Profile

Rachel Oliver, APRN

Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
SACRAMENTO, CA
Rachel Oliver is a gastrointestinal (GI) nurse practitioner who believes in empowering patients with knowledge about their digestive health. View Profile

Ashley Anderson, APRN

Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
SACRAMENTO, CA
Ashley Anderson, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, brings over 20 years of experience to Oshi Health. View Profile

Chimdi Mfebe, APRN

Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Little Rock, AR
Chimdi Mfebe is a nurse practitioner specializing in gastroenterology. View Profile

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Dr. Rudolph Albert Bedford, MD

Gastroenterology
1 Award
39 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA
"Dr.Bedford is an excellent gastroenterologist!" View Profile

Dr. Lenna Alessandra Martyak, MD

Gastroenterology
1 Award
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA
"Dr. Martyak is wonderful, but it takes a while to get an appointment." View Profile

Dr. Rahul Dixit, MD

Gastroenterology
1 Award
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA
"All Good!" View Profile

Dr. Kamyar Shahedi, MD

Gastroenterology
1 Award
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA
"Doctor was very knowledgeable and efficient. He listened patiently and offered clear solutions." View Profile

Dr. James Hacksoo Sul, MD

Gastroenterology
1 Award
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA
"Very good" View Profile

Dr. Charles J Frankel, MD

Gastroenterology
1 Award
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.7 mi
"Dr Frankel is the very best He is always very attentive and caring I am so happy he is my doctor" View Profile

Dr. Claudia Patricia Sanmiguel

Gastroenterology
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA1.0 mi
"Very attentive! Took all the time needed to access the situation, listen and answer questions!" View Profile

Dr. Terri Ellen Getzug, MD

Gastroenterology
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Terri Ellen Getzug, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Monica, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. David Yamini

Gastroenterology
19 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. David Yamini is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Santa Monica, CA and Santa Monica, CA. He has 19 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Marc D Wishingrad, MD

Gastroenterology
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.7 mi
"Dr. Wishingrad is a gift. I am grateful to be under his care!" View Profile

Dr. Bennett Elliot Roth, MD

Gastroenterology
58 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"He is tops, really knows his stuff. Will call you numerous times if you have a significant problem and it is non ofc hours. Could not recommend him more highly." View Profile

Dr. Harry A Cynamon, MD

Gastroenterology
46 years exp
Accepting New Patients
SANTA MONICA, CA0.7 mi
"Dr. Cynamon is an absolutely amazing doctor!" View Profile

Dr. Nathan Robert Elson, MD

Gastroenterology
47 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi

Dr. Sadeea Q Abbasi, MD, PhD

Gastroenterology
1 Award
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.7 mi
"Dr. Abbasi is very patient and an excellent listener. She genuinely seems interested in helping find a solution to my issues." View Profile

Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD

Gastroenterology
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Joel Randolph Hecht, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Santa Monica, CA and Santa Monica, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Venkataraman Raman Muthusamy, MD

Gastroenterology
31 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"Dr. Muthusamy is a consummate professional and a Super Doctor who shows “care” with his patients. " View Profile

Dr. Mark Ovsiowitz, MD

Gastroenterology
26 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Mark Ovsiowitz, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Santa Monica, CA and Santa Monica, CA. He has 26 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Tram Thuy Tran, MD

Gastroenterology
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Tram Thuy Tran, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Torrance, CA and West Hollywood, CA(and 10 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jeremy J Schwartz, MD

Gastroenterology
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.7 mi
"Dr. Schwartz , he is an excelent Dr., i have been gone to him to have firt every 10 years one after he tolde 5 years, 2 times for 5 years because i have a problem with my colon, finally 3 years he found to dark he told me becareful, and in this year i need my evaluation for my colonoscopy..." View Profile

Dr. Sean Cheong-Fay Lai, MD

Gastroenterology
50 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Sean Cheong-Fay Lai, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Santa Monica, CA and Santa Monica, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Daniel Cole, MD

Gastroenterology
56 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"Dr. Cole and the staff at Santa Monica UCLA were great. He treated me with respect, explained everything to me and had a good sense of humor." View Profile

Dr. Thomas Oliver Kovacs, MD

Gastroenterology
49 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"This doctor honest to god has changed my life, he has given me back my life." View Profile

Dr. Robert Scott Venick, MD

Gastroenterology
26 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Robert Scott Venick, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Suzanne V Mcdiarmid, MD

Pediatrics
50 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"So glad we found her years ago." View Profile

Dr. F Otis Stephen, MD

Gastroenterology
28 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"I had a semi-emergency, I lost a crown. I had received a post card from Dr. Spelman’s office and and since I was new in town I called to see if I could get an appointment." View Profile

Dr. Danice Hertz, MD

Gastroenterology
44 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"I've gone to Dr. Hertz for over 20 years and she is outstanding." View Profile

Dr. Jorge H Vargas, MD

Gastroenterology
55 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Jorge H Vargas, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Los Angeles, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Mary Farid, DO

Gastroenterology
23 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.8 mi
Dr. Mary Farid, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA. They have 23 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Daniel Hollander, MD

Gastroenterology
62 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"Dr. Hollander was my GI doctor in the early to mid 70’s. I was a teen, soon to graduate high school, grappling with poorly controlled Crohn’s." View Profile

Dr. William N Katkov, MD

Gastroenterology
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.7 mi
"Dr. Katkov is the best. Excellent physician all around." View Profile

Dr. Alireza Sedarat, MD

Gastroenterology
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Alireza Sedarat, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Los Angeles, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Rome Jutabha, MD

Gastroenterology
39 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"Dr. Jutabha is one the leading innovators in gastroenterology in the world. What makes him unique is his patience and kindness as a doctor." View Profile

Dr. Shahrad Radi Shamsi, MD

Gastroenterology
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi

Dr. Leonard Irwin Goldstein, MD

Gastroenterology
59 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"Dr. Goldstein is freakin' amazing at what he does. I have been a patient of Dr. Leonard Goldstein since 2002 when I was diagnosed with Hep C." View Profile

Dr. Simon William Beaven, MD

Gastroenterology
25 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"Dr Beaven saw me today for liver issues. He is WONDERFUL! Very knowledgeable with patience for my million questions." View Profile

Dr. Marc Hugh Harwitt, MD

Gastroenterology
55 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"I have been Dr. Harwitt's patient since 2015. I had several Gastroenterologists before. Dr. Harwitt is by far the best." View Profile

Dr. Sterling M Dubin, MD

Gastroenterology
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.7 mi
"Excellent kind and thoughtful" View Profile

Dr. Marvin Earl Ament, MD

Gastroenterology
63 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"He was my physician for 6 years he is outstanding" View Profile

Dr. Kirsten Tillisch, MD

Gastroenterology
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Kirsten Tillisch, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Monica, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Martin Gabriel Martin, MD

Gastroenterology
41 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Martin Gabriel Martin, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA. He has 41 years of experience. His specialties include Gastroenterology, Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr. Martha Elva Hierro, MD

Gastroenterology
39 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Martha Elva Hierro, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Santa Monica, CA and Santa Monica, CA. View Profile

Dr. Louis Ravitz, MD

Internal Medicine
56 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.8 mi
"He's a very good doctor." View Profile

Dr. Elaheh Vahabnezhad, MD

Gastroenterology
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"Dr. Vahabnezhad has taken a tremendous amount of time with my son and has helped to get him an accurate diagnosis. She is highly recommended!" View Profile

Dr. Thomas Louis Kun, MD

Gastroenterology
58 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.9 mi
"Thoroughly competent and kind. Diagnoses quickly, follows up, even has that rare doctor trait---a sense of humor." View Profile

Dr. Carl Erik Nordstrom, MD

Gastroenterology
17 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"The entire team for my colonoscopy last Wednesday was phenomenal. I felt and remembered absolutely nothing, just as I had asked for." View Profile

Dr. Didi Ilole Mwengela, MD

Gastroenterology
14 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA1.2 mi
Dr. Didi Ilole Mwengela, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Torrance, CA and Torrance, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Saumya Pathak, MD

Gastroenterology
11 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Saumya Pathak, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Los Angeles, CA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Emeran Anton Mayer, MD

Gastroenterology
49 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Emeran Anton Mayer, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA. He has 49 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Dennis Michael Jensen, MD

Gastroenterology
56 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Dennis Michael Jensen, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Monica, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Stephen Kim, MD

Gastroenterology
19 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Stephen Kim, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Monica, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Richard Fredric Corlin, MD

Gastroenterology
61 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Richard Fredric Corlin, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Santa Monica, CA and Santa Monica, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Rachel Oliver, APRN

Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
SACRAMENTO, CA
Rachel Oliver is a gastrointestinal (GI) nurse practitioner who believes in empowering patients with knowledge about their digestive health. View Profile

Ji Soo Choi, APRN

Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
SACRAMENTO, CA
Ji Soo (Claire) Choi is an experienced primary care nurse practitioner specializing in gastroenterology. View Profile

Rebecca Humphries, APRN

Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
SACRAMENTO, CA
Rebecca Humphries is a compassionate and experienced nurse practitioner with over 15 years of focused work in gastroenterology. View Profile

Ashley Anderson, APRN

Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
SACRAMENTO, CA
Ashley Anderson, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, brings over 20 years of experience to Oshi Health. View Profile

Theresa Obonyano, APRN

Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
SACRAMENTO, CA
Theresa Obonyano is a family nurse practitioner who brings extensive clinical nursing experience to Oshi Health. View Profile

Bhavana Akotia, PA-C

Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Tempe, AZ
Bhavana Akotia is a seasoned physician assistant with over two decades of experience in gastroenterology. View Profile

Chimdi Mfebe, APRN

Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Little Rock, AR
Chimdi Mfebe is a nurse practitioner specializing in gastroenterology. View Profile

Jan Seiler, APRN

Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Montgomery, AL
Jan Seiler has worked as a gastroenterology nurse practitioner for over two decades. View Profile

Dr. Kristy Appelhans, NMD, MSRA, MBA, ND

Preventative Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Santa Ana, CA
Dr. Kristy Appelhans, NMD, MSRA, MBA, ND is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Ana, CA. View Profile

What is a Gastroenterologist and How Can They Help You?

A gastroenterologist specializes in disorders affecting the digestive tract and associated organs including the liver and pancreas. These physicians provide both medical management and endoscopic procedures for gastrointestinal conditions.

After medical school and a three-year internal medicine residency, gastroenterologists complete a three-year GI fellowship. Some pursue additional training in advanced endoscopy, liver disease, or inflammatory bowel conditions.

A Gastroenterologist's clinical responsibilities include:

  • Focuses on the alimentary canal, hepatobiliary system, and digestive organs
  • Conducts patient assessments, orders diagnostic investigations, performs endoscopic examinations, interprets tissue pathology
  • Manages gastroesophageal reflux, inflammatory bowel conditions, functional bowel disorders, hepatic disease, pancreatic disorders, and colonic polyps
  • Utilizes endoscopic techniques, pharmacological therapy, nutritional counseling, and surgical coordination
  • Known as: digestive disease physician, GI specialist, liver doctor, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Gastroenterologists in Santa Monica who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Gastroenterologists in Santa Monica who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Gastroenterologists providing telehealth services in Santa Monica. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Gastroenterologists in Santa Monica?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Gastroenterologists, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Santa Monica. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Gastroenterologists in Santa Monica have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Santa Monica. This helps you find a Gastroenterologist that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Gastroenterologists in Santa Monica without calling?
Search for Gastroenterologists who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Gastroenterologists in Santa Monica. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Gastroenterologist.
How can I locate a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Gastroenterologists. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Gastroenterologists practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Gastroenterologists who work there.

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