Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Gastroenterologists in California, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated April 30, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every gastroenterology physician with active credentialing in California. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed April 2026.

  1. #1

    Richard Chun, MD

    GastroenterologyCalifornia, CA21+ years in practice

    Richard Chun, MD, practices gastroenterology in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2005.

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  2. #2

    Prista Charuworn, MD

    GastroenterologyCalifornia, CA19+ years in practice

    Prista Charuworn, MD, practices gastroenterology in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2007.

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  3. #3

    Caroline Hwang, MD

    GastroenterologyCalifornia, CA19+ years in practice

    Caroline Hwang, MD, practices gastroenterology in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2007.

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  4. #4

    Rabab Hajar, MD

    GastroenterologyCalifornia, CA15+ years in practice

    Rabab Hajar, MD, practices gastroenterology in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2011.

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  5. #5

    Jiten Desai, MD

    GastroenterologyNew Jersey, NJ10+ years in practice

    Jiten Desai, MD, practices gastroenterology in Bergen County, NJ. NPI-verified active practice since 2016.

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  6. #6

    Meggan Chappell, MD

    GastroenterologyCalifornia, CA5+ years in practice

    Meggan Chappell, MD, practices gastroenterology in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2021.

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