Nirupama N. Bonthala, MD
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Nirupama N. Bonthala, MD

  • Gastroenterology|
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gastroenterology
Average rating: 5.0
 
UCLA Health Westwood Digestive Diseases |
100 Medical Plaza, Suite 345, Los Angeles, CA 90095
855-423-8252

About

  • Director, Women's Health in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Dr. Bonthala earned her undergraduate degree from New York University and her medical degree from University of Texas – Southwestern. She completed her internal medicine residency at University of Illinois Chicago and her general gastroenterology fellowship at University of Southern California. Dr. Bonthala then received advanced training in inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, where she was recruited to stay on faculty at the Cedars Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, specializing in the treatment of complex IBD as well as pregnancy in patients with IBD.

At UCLA, Dr. Bonthala sees complex Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis patients for second opinion consults. She also specializes in the clinical care of women with IBD as well as the LGBTQIA IBD population. Her research interests are in the clinical outcomes and implementation of care in these underserved populations. She is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology.

Languages

English

Education

Fellowships

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Advanced Fellowship, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, 2016
Gastroenterology, Keck School of Medicine of the USC, 2015

Residency

Internal Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2011

Degree

MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, 2008

Recognitions

Related Clinical Trials

Locations

UCLA Health Westwood Digestive Diseases

855-423-8252
Fax:310-206-4808

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Videos

Therapeutic considerations in a young woman with Crohn's disease

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
44 total ratings | 24 reviews
5.0
October 27, 2025
Dr Bonthala is an excellent doctor. She is incredibly kind, patient & caring. She genuinely listens when one describes one’s problems & has questions. She describes the health issues & possible approaches to treatment. Feel very fortunate to have her as my doctor.
5.0
October 27, 2025
She is the most empathetic and knowledgeable doctor I have ever met. Not enough words to thank her.
5.0
October 15, 2025
She’s so nice! Dr. Bonthala always has really valuable information and a clear treatment plan. I like that she informs me of possible alternative options and listens to any questions I might have. :) She’s very kind.
5.0
October 13, 2025
Personable, listens to me, doesn’t feel like I’m in a rush appointment. It gives good care very organized. I really appreciate her and listening to my concerns as a regards to my health.
5.0
October 13, 2025
She is always very helpful and positive.
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