The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    49+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Hanauer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 49 years. Dr. Hanauer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hanauer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified).

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
    Referral may be required
    Rheumatology Div, 
    Santander And Univ. Of The Witwatersrand, ZA 

    Miguel Gay-Gonzalez practices practicing medicine in Santander And Univ. Of The Witwatersrand, South Africa. Mr. Gay-Gonzalez is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vasculitis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, Lung Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
    Referral may be required
    Glostrup, DK 

    Mikkel Ostergaard practices practicing medicine in Glostrup, Denmark. Mr. Ostergaard is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Arthritis, Synovitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

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    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Tsutomu Takeuchi practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Takeuchi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Shingles.

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
    Referral may be required
    University Avenue, 
    Glasgow, SCT, GB 

    Iain Mcinnes practices practicing medicine in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Mr. Mcinnes is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gilaad Kaplan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
    Referral may be required

    Infectiology And Rheumatology

    Berlin, BE, DE 

    Denis Poddubnyy practices practicing medicine in Berlin, Germany. Mr. Poddubnyy is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
    Referral may be required
    Zurich, ZH, CH 

    Stephan Vavricka practices practicing medicine in Zurich, Switzerland. Vavricka is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. They are also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Hisashi Yamanaka practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Yamanaka is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Liver Transplant.

    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Jill Roberts Center For Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    1283 York Ave # 9, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ellen Scherl is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Scherl is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Scherl is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mn - Gi

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunanda Kane is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Kane is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Ileostomy.

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
    Referral may be required
    Calgary, AB, CA 

    Remo Panaccione practices practicing medicine in Calgary, Canada. Mr. Panaccione is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Yuko Kitagawa practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Kitagawa is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
    Referral may be required
    Oslo, NO 

    Tore Kvien practices practicing medicine in Oslo, Norway. Mr. Kvien is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Synovitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
    Referral may be required
    Berlin, BE, DE 

    Gerd Burmester practices practicing medicine in Berlin, Germany. Burmester is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. They are also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Shingles, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
    Referral may be required
    Paris, FR 

    Xavier Mariette practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Mr. Mariette is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Dry Mouth, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
    Referral may be required
    Zurich, ZH, CH 

    Gerhard Rogler practices practicing medicine in Zurich, Switzerland. Mr. Rogler is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Ileostomy.

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
    Referral may be required
    Paris, FR 

    Bruno Fautrel practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Mr. Fautrel is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Adult Still's Disease, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
    Referral may be required
    Tokyo, JP 

    Toshifumi Hibi practices practicing medicine in Tokyo, Japan. Hibi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. They are also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
    Referral may be required
    Rome, IT 

    Gionata Fiorino practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Fiorino is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. They are also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Colitis?

    Colitis is swelling (inflammation) of the large intestine (colon).

    When should I see a Colitis doctor near me?

    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 Colitis doctor near me?

    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 Colitis doctors near me?

    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 Colitis doctors near me?

    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 Colitis doctor near me?

    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 Colitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Colitis 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 Colitis doctor near me?

    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 Colitis 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 Colitis 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 Colitis doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Colitis 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 Colitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Colitis 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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