The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Tucson, AZ

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 93 doctor with experience in Colitis near Tucson, AZ. Of these, 82 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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93 providers found
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sasha Taleban is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Taleban is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Taleban is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Taleban is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Diamond Children's Multispecialty Services Clinic

    535 North Wilmot Road, Suite 101, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My interests include science, scientific research, nutrition and hiking. Dr. Ghishan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastritis, and Cerebral Hypoxia. Dr. Ghishan is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics/Gastroenterology and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Ghishan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus - Banner University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy spending time with friends. Dr. Abboud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Abboud is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology. Dr. Abboud is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy time with my family. I also enjoy exploring the outdoors especially since I have moved to Southern Arizona. Dr. Melson is rated as an Experienced 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 Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Polyps, Watermelon Stomach, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Melson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology. Dr. Melson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    I enjoy traveling and playing tennis, volleyball, and cricket. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Aggarwal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Aggarwal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Hepatology | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    Hepatology | Transplant Surgery

    University Of Arizona Cancer Center

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 1, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I like to travel with my family. I am an avid runner and I like to scuba dive. Dr. Leal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Banti's Syndrome, Visceromegaly, Autoimmune Hepatitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Leal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Leal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus

    1625 North Campbell Avenue, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Professionally I am committed to molecular mechanism of chronic inflammation inducing stomach and colon cancer. During my free time I enjoy Argentinian tango dancing, yoga, spinning, biking, cooking, and traveling. Dr. Merchant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastritis, Stomach Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Merchant is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    El Rio Northwest Pharmacy

    320 W Prince Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabrieel Gaoriye is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Gaoriye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    El Rio Northwest Pharmacy

    320 W Prince Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Montoya is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Montoya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Shingles.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    El Rio Northwest Pharmacy

    320 W Prince Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sadaf Saleem is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Saleem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Banner University Medical Center ESRD

    1625 N Campbell Ave, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shivanand Bomman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Bomman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Stomach Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1501 N Campbell Ave Rm 6336, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bianca Afonso is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Afonso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroparesis, Ulcerative Colitis, Esophagitis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson

    1501 N Campbell Ave, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Loyal Tillotson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Tillotson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson

    1501 N Campbell Ave, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bhaskar Banerjee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Banerjee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Watermelon Stomach, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Banner-University Medical Center Tucson

    1501 N Campbell Ave, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Oleh Haluszka is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Haluszka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    El Rio HHS

    839 W Congress St, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deepali Rastogi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Rastogi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cystitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    El Rio HHS

    839 W Congress St, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joy Mockbee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Mockbee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Cor Pulmonale, and Pulmonary Embolism.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    El Rio HHS

    839 W Congress St, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Linda Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Peripheral Neuropathy, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    El Rio HHS

    839 W Congress St, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lynn Deyoung is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Deyoung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Acute Cystitis, and Tracheitis.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    El Rio HHS

    839 W Congress St, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aleksandra Maric is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Maric is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Colitis?

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

    When should I see a Colitis doctor near Tucson, AZ?

    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 Tucson, AZ?

    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 Tucson, AZ?

    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 Tucson, AZ?

    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 Tucson, AZ?

    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 Tucson, AZ?

    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 Tucson, AZ?

    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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