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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Colitis near Decatur, AL. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Decatur Digestive Diseases PC

      2828 Hwy 31 S, Suite 104, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Venkata Kantamneni is a Gastroenterologist in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Kantamneni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Decatur Digestive Diseases PC

      2828 Hwy 31 S 117, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeanette Keith is a Gastroenterologist in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Keith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Decatur Morgan Specialists

      1201 7th St Se, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Brown is a Gastroenterologist in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Experienced in Colitis
      Experienced in Colitis

      Decatur Morgan Hospitalist Group

      1201 7th St Se, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Cesar Garcia-Rodriguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Garcia-Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Gastroparesis, Lymphangitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Garcia-Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Decatur Morgan Primary Care

      1215 7th St Se, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alexis Penot is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Penot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Gastroparesis, Acute Kidney Failure, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Penot is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine

      Decatur Family Medicine PC

      1215 7th St Se, Suite 110, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Harbin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Harbin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Harbin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      1201 Somerville Rd Se, North Alabama Internal Medicine Pc, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeffrey Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Endoscopy. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Digestive Diseases Associates

      1201 Somervill Rd Se, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Manish Arora is a Gastroenterologist in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Arora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      1201 Somervill Rd Se, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brian James is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. James has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      1874 Beltline Rd Sw, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Putman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Putman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Chronic Cough.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Decatur Digestive Diseases PC

      2828 Hwy 31 S, Suite 104, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Short is a Gastroenterologist in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Short is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Gastric Dysmotility, and Swallowing Difficulty.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine | General Practice | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine | General Practice | Internal Medicine

      P J M Reddy MD

      2828 Hwy 31 S, Suite 101, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Punuru Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Eastside Family Medicine

      22289 Medical Village Dr, 
      Athens, AL 
       (12.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Philip Stewart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Stewart has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Athens Limestone Hospital

      101 Fitness Way, Suite 2100, 
      Athens, AL 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Danisa Clarrett is a Gastroenterologist in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Clarrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Actinomycosis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Clarrett is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Colitis
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      707 W Market St, Suite C, 
      Athens, AL 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Seth Rayburn is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Rayburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, Cellulitis, Diverticular Disease, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rayburn is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Colitis?

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

      When should I see a Colitis doctor near Decatur, AL?

      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 Decatur, AL?

      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 Decatur, AL?

      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 Decatur, AL?

      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 Decatur, AL?

      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 Decatur, AL?

      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 Decatur, AL?

      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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