Mona Rezapour

Mona Rezapour, M.D.

GastroenterologistUCLA Health Primary & Specialty Care in West Hills

Mona Rezapour, M.D., is a gastroenterologist at UCLA Health in Los Angeles, CA. She attended University of California, Berkeley and graduated with a major in molecular environmental biology. She then completed her Master of Health Sciences in reproductive and cancer biology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She earned her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Southern California. She then completed her fellowship in gastroenterology at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. Following her fellowship training, she moved to Florida to complete an advanced fellowship in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at the University of Miami.

Dr. Rezapour's clinical interests include inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis). She has training in gastrointestinal motility and functional diseases (irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, and functional dyspepsia), and has specialized training in esophageal manometry, anorectal manometry, breath testing, EndoFLIP, and botox treatment. She's actively involved in gastrointestinal societies with leadership roles in American College of Gastroenterology's education universe editorial board.

Education

  • Advanced Fellowship in inflammatory bowel disease, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
  • Fellowship in gastroenterology, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
  • Residency in internal medicine, University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
  • Master of Health Sciences (M.H.S.), Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.), University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Certifications

  • Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Affiliations

Professional Organizations

Professional Accomplishments

Disclosures: Speaking/Teaching: AbbVie, Takeda

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Crohn’s Disease

What to Expect With a Loop Colostomy

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

If you need this medical procedure, you’ll want to understand the risks and benefits—and what to expect.

A graphic showing a colon after a loop colostomy
Crohn’s Disease

What to Expect With a Loop Colostomy

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

If you need this medical procedure, you’ll want to understand the risks and benefits—and what to expect.

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Ulcerative Colitis

Supplements to Consider With Ulcerative Colitis

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

This chronic condition can leave you lacking in certain key nutrients, like calcium and vitamin D. Here’s how to offset the loss.

A woman holds a supplement and a glass of water
Ulcerative Colitis

Supplements to Consider With Ulcerative Colitis

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

This chronic condition can leave you lacking in certain key nutrients, like calcium and vitamin D. Here’s how to offset the loss.

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Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s Disease Symptoms

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D., gastroenterologist

Wondering if your disgruntled gut could be a sign of something more serious? Here’s how to tell if it’s time to see a doc.

woman's stomach close up
Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s Disease Symptoms

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D., gastroenterologist

Wondering if your disgruntled gut could be a sign of something more serious? Here’s how to tell if it’s time to see a doc.

boy sitting on the toilet in bathroom
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

IBD in Kids Is Rising, a New Study Shows. Here's Why That Matters.

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

Increasing prevalence of Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis in children signals a significant environmental role in disease development.

boy sitting on the toilet in bathroom
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

IBD in Kids Is Rising, a New Study Shows. Here's Why That Matters.

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

Increasing prevalence of Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis in children signals a significant environmental role in disease development.

A man recovers from surgery and his wife sits beside him
Ulcerative Colitis

What to Expect From an Ulcerative Colitis Colectomy

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

Is surgery for UC in your future? Learn how to prepare, how the procedure works, and how post-op recovery usually goes.

A man recovers from surgery and his wife sits beside him
Ulcerative Colitis

What to Expect From an Ulcerative Colitis Colectomy

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

Is surgery for UC in your future? Learn how to prepare, how the procedure works, and how post-op recovery usually goes.

Intestine Is On The Woman's Body
Ulcerative Colitis

What’s the Difference Between Colitis and Ulcerative Colitis?

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

Inflammation in the colon is broadly referred to as colitis, while UC is a specific type.

Intestine Is On The Woman's Body
Ulcerative Colitis

What’s the Difference Between Colitis and Ulcerative Colitis?

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

Inflammation in the colon is broadly referred to as colitis, while UC is a specific type.

women having food while sitting at festive table during Christmas
Crohn’s Disease

Managing Crohn’s Through the Holidays

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

Maggie Tretton shares tips and tricks for a flare-free season with IBD.

women having food while sitting at festive table during Christmas
Crohn’s Disease

Managing Crohn’s Through the Holidays

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

Maggie Tretton shares tips and tricks for a flare-free season with IBD.

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Crohn’s Disease

How Crohn’s Disease Affected My Dating Life

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

Brian Greenberg gets honest about the implications IBD has for starting new relationships.

Man and woman sitting in a cafe
Crohn’s Disease

How Crohn’s Disease Affected My Dating Life

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

Brian Greenberg gets honest about the implications IBD has for starting new relationships.

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Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C Medication

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

This serious viral infection is almost always curable with treatment. Here’s what you need to know about the new medications.

pill bottle
Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C Medication

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

This serious viral infection is almost always curable with treatment. Here’s what you need to know about the new medications.

Images of Lactobacillus.
Digestive Health

Can Taking Probiotics Help Gut Health?

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

In some cases, yes, but there’s still much that experts have yet to learn about how these microscopic organisms work.

Images of Lactobacillus.
Digestive Health

Can Taking Probiotics Help Gut Health?

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

In some cases, yes, but there’s still much that experts have yet to learn about how these microscopic organisms work.

woman sitting on the couch using laptop working at home.
Ulcerative Colitis

Get Empowered! 10 Essential Resources for UC Patients

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

Apps for finding the nearest bathroom and social pages like “Girls With Guts” made our list of top places for UC connection and support.

woman sitting on the couch using laptop working at home.
Ulcerative Colitis

Get Empowered! 10 Essential Resources for UC Patients

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

Apps for finding the nearest bathroom and social pages like “Girls With Guts” made our list of top places for UC connection and support.

Doctor reviews findings from colonoscopy
Endometriosis

Know the Signs—and Get Relief—for Bowel Endometriosis

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

Pain, bloating, and constipation? This lesser-known type of endometriosis could be to blame. Here’s what you can do about it.

Doctor reviews findings from colonoscopy
Endometriosis

Know the Signs—and Get Relief—for Bowel Endometriosis

Medically Reviewed: Mona Rezapour, M.D.

Pain, bloating, and constipation? This lesser-known type of endometriosis could be to blame. Here’s what you can do about it.