The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 68544 doctor with experience in Colitis. Of these, 59477 are Experienced, 7501 are Advanced, 1255 are Distinguished and 264 are Elite.

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    Elite in Colitis

    Dr. Stephen B. Hanauer
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis

    Dr. Stephen B. Hanauer
    Gastroenterology
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    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    312-695-5620
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
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    Stephen Hanauer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. 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). Dr. Hanauer is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Colitis

    Dr. David T. Rubin
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Elite in Colitis

    Dr. David T. Rubin
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
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    UChicago Medicine Northbrook

    400 Skokie Blvd., Suite 300, 
    Northbrook, IL 
    888-824-0200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Rubin is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Northbrook, Illinois. Dr. Rubin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rubin is board certified in Practicing Since1994 and Gastroenterology. Dr. Rubin is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Colitis

    Dr. Benjamin L. Cohen
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis

    Dr. Benjamin L. Cohen
    Gastroenterology
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    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    216-444-2200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Benjamin Cohen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Cohen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2011. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Colitis

    Dr. David P. Hudesman
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis

    Dr. David P. Hudesman
    Gastroenterology
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    NYU Langone Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    305 E 33rd St, 
    New York, NY 
    855-698-4232
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Hudesman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Hudesman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Ileostomy.

    Elite in Colitis

    Dr. Andres J. Yarur
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis

    Dr. Andres J. Yarur
    Gastroenterology
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    Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
    310-423-4100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Andres Yarur is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Yarur is rated as an Elite 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Colitis

    Dr. William J. Sandborn
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis

    Dr. William J. Sandborn
    Gastroenterology
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    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    858-657-6327
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Sandborn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sandborn is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sandborn is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Colitis

    Dr. Bruce E. Sands
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis

    Dr. Bruce E. Sands
    Gastroenterology
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    Mount Sinai

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, 
    New York, NY 
    212-241-6500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bruce Sands is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Sands 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sands is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Colitis

    Dr. Edward V. Loftus
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis

    Dr. Edward V. Loftus
    Gastroenterology
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    Mn - Gi

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    507-923-2672
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Edward Loftus is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Loftus is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Loftus is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Colitis

    Dr. Waqqas Afif
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis

    Dr. Waqqas Afif
    Gastroenterology
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    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    507-284-2511
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Waqqas Afif is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Afif is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Afif is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
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    Leuven, VLG, BE 

    Severine Vermeire practices practicing medicine in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Vermeire is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
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    Vienna, AT 

    Walter Reinisch practices practicing medicine in Vienna, Austria. Mr. Reinisch 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
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    Barcelona, CT, ES 

    Julian Panes practices practicing medicine in Barcelona, Spain. Mr. Panes 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
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    Porto, PT 

    Fernando Magro practices practicing medicine in Porto, Portugal. Mr. Magro is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 12 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
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    165 Cambridge St Fl 9, 
    Boston, MA 
    617-726-3661
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    Ashwin Ananthakrishnan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ananthakrishnan 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ananthakrishnan is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
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    Copenhagen, DK 

    Johan Burisch practices practicing medicine in Copenhagen, Denmark. Mr. Burisch is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 19 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
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    Sakura, JP 

    Katsuyoshi Matsuoka practices practicing medicine in Sakura, Japan. Matsuoka is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. They are also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
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    Badalona, CT, ES 

    Eugeni Domenech practices practicing medicine in Badalona, Spain. Domenech is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. They are also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Colitis

    Dr. Parambir S. Dulai
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis

    Dr. Parambir S. Dulai
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    312-695-5620
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Parambir Dulai is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Dulai is rated as an Elite 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Dulai is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified). Dr. Dulai is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
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    58 Zhongshan II Road, 
    Guangzhou, CN 

    Shomron Horin-Ben practices practicing medicine in Guangzhou, China. Horin-Ben is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
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    6 Weizmann Street, 6423906, 
    Tel Aviv, TA, IL 

    Iris Dotan practices practicing medicine in Tel Aviv, Israel. Ms. Dotan is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 do I find the best Colitis doctor near me?

    You can find a Colitis doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    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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