The 20 Best Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) Doctors Near Me in Kentucky, US

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The 20 Best Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) Doctors in Kentucky, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 126 doctor with experience in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) near Kentucky, US. Of these, 112 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    Kentucky Children's Hospital Heart Program Ashland KY

    613 23rd St Ste 320, 
    Ashland, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diane Settles is a Gastroenterologist in Ashland, Kentucky. Dr. Settles is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    UK Saint Claire

    234 Medical Cir, 
    Morehead, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thadis Cox is a Gastroenterologist in Morehead, Kentucky. Dr. Cox is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Baptist Health Medical Group Hematology & Oncology

    1031 New Moody Ln Ste 300, 
    La Grange, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Overstreet is a Gastroenterologist in La Grange, Kentucky. Dr. Overstreet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Pikeville Medical Center Inc

    911 Bypass Rd, 
    Pikeville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Leipprandt is an Internal Medicine provider in Pikeville, Kentucky. Dr. Leipprandt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Gastro East Physicians PLLC

    3950 Kresge Way Ste 207, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Briley is a Gastroenterologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Briley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ascites, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Baptist Health Medical Group-Richmond Gastroentero

    789 Eastern Byp Ste 14, 
    Richmond, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jagannath Sherigar is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Kentucky. Dr. Sherigar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Intestinal Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Office

    908 Memorial Ct, 
    Elizabethtown, KY 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Buchanan is a Gastroenterologist in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Dr. Buchanan has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville Inc.

    900 Hospital Dr, 
    Madisonville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Dacosta is a Gastroenterologist in Madisonville, Kentucky. Dr. Dacosta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Kdms Gastroenterology-Heartburn Walk-In Clinic

    613 23rd St Ste 350, 
    Ashland, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cheryl Bascom is a Gastroenterologist in Ashland, Kentucky. Dr. Bascom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). Her top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Macroamylasemia, Hepatitis C, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

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

    Gastro East Physicians PLLC

    3950 Kresge Way Ste 207, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mitchell Kaplan is a Gastroenterologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Baptist Physicians Lexington Inc

    210 Bevins Ln Ste C, 
    Georgetown, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ivan Morrin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Georgetown, Kentucky. Dr. Morrin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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

    Office

    60 Bryan Blvd Ste 200, 
    Corbin, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Jennings is a Gastroenterologist in Corbin, Kentucky. Dr. Jennings is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). Her top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Arthur A Gaing M.D.

    617 23rd St Ste 11, 
    Ashland, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Canty is a Gastroenterologist in Ashland, Kentucky. Dr. Canty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

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

    Office

    1780 Nicholasville Rd Ste 202, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adalberto Castellanos is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Castellanos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy.

    Alison S. Sharpe
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology

    Norton Gastroenterology Consultants Of Louisville

    3999 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 7B, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alison Sharpe is a Gastroenterologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Sharpe has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). Her top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sharpe is currently accepting new patients.

    James N. Eickholz
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine

    James N Eickholz MD PSC

    2425 New Holt Road, 
    Paducah, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Eickholz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Eickholz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Mycoplasma Pneumonia, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Eickholz is currently accepting new patients.

    Brian A. Deprest
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Family Medicine

    Norton Community Medical Associates - Dixie

    4420 Dixie Highway, Suite 114, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Deprest is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Deprest has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). His top areas of expertise are Polycystic Kidney Disease, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Thrush.

    Patricia J. Hansen
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Internal Medicine

    Norton Community Medical Associates - Audubon

    3101 Poplar Level Road, Suite 101, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Hansen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Hansen has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy.

    Sarah A. Landes
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
    Gastroenterology

    Norton Gastroenterology Consultants Of Louisville

    4950 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 205, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Landes is a Gastroenterologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Landes has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Enlarged Liver, Macroamylasemia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Landes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Owensboro Health Family Medicine In Madisonville

    444 S Main St, 
    Madisonville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stacey Fazenbaker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Madisonville, Kentucky. Dr. Fazenbaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC). Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Sitosterolemia.

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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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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 in Kentucky, US?

    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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