The 20 Best Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) Doctors Near Me in Crystal River, FL

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The 20 Best Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) Doctors near Crystal River, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) near Crystal River, FL. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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13 providers found
    Distinguished in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates - Crystal River

    6410 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, 
    Crystal River, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Hellstern is a Gastroenterologist in Crystal River, Florida. Dr. Hellstern is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine

    MFP Physician Partners LLC

    1250 N Vantage Point Dr, 
    Crystal River, FL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jimmy Dickert is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Crystal River, Florida. Dr. Dickert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates

    6410 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, 
    Crystal River, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lakshmipathi Reddi is a Gastroenterologist in Crystal River, Florida. Dr. Reddi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Reddi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology

    Bikkasani Ram Hellstern And Chandrupatla MDPA

    6410 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, 
    Crystal River, FL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Varun Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Crystal River, Florida. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine

    MFP Physician Partners LLC

    1250 N Vantage Point Dr, 
    Crystal River, FL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Dickert is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Crystal River, Florida. Dr. Dickert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Pediatrics

    Ira Fialko DO PA

    6171 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, 
    Crystal River, FL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Millie Poole is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Crystal River, Florida. Dr. Poole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). Her top areas of expertise are Food Allergy, Obesity in Children, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology

    Advanced Gastroenterology

    6152 W Corporate Oaks Dr, 
    Crystal River, FL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barrett Wallis is a Gastroenterologist in Crystal River, Florida. Dr. Wallis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine

    TGMG Primary Care & Gynecology

    7006 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, 
    Crystal River, FL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ghassan Hasan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Crystal River, Florida. Dr. Hasan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Internal Medicine

    Blessilda Liu, MD

    942 E Norvell Bryant Hwy, 
    Hernando, FL 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Blessilda Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hernando, Florida. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Internal Medicine

    West Florida Medical Associates PA

    10489 N Florida Ave, 
    Citrus Springs, FL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Villacastin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Citrus Springs, Florida. Dr. Villacastin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Villacastin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Internal Medicine

    West Florida Medical Associates PA

    11707 N Williams St, 
    Dunnellon, FL 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ulhas Deven is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dunnellon, Florida. Dr. Deven is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Deven is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Internal Medicine

    Meena Nathan Medical Clinic

    840 S Bea Ave, 
    Inverness, FL 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meena Nathan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Inverness, Florida. Dr. Nathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)

    Citrus Gastroenterology PA

    3653 E Forest Dr, 
    Inverness, FL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Johannes Martensson is a Gastroenterologist in Inverness, Florida. Dr. Martensson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Martensson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)?

    Chronic idiopathic (of unknown cause) constipation is a persistent condition that mainly affects females and older adults and is characterized by infrequent, hard, and lumpy stools that are extremely difficult to pass. This creates a buildup of stool in the colon that causes extreme abdominal and pelvic pain. While the cause is unknown, chronic idiopathic constipation may be triggered by reduced fluid and fiber intake; the use of certain medications, such as antihistamines, antipsychotic medications, opioids, general anesthetics, and antiparkinsonian drugs; changes in the colon; rectocele (rectum bulging into vagina); rectal prolapse (rectum protrudes through the anus); or dyssynergic dysfunction (disorder of muscles and sphincters that control defecation).

    When should I see a Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctor near Crystal River, FL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctor near Crystal River, FL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctors near Crystal River, FL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctors near Crystal River, FL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctor near Crystal River, FL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctor near Crystal River, FL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctors near Crystal River, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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