The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Washington, DC

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The 20 Best Colitis Doctors near Washington, DC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 296 doctor with experience in Colitis near Washington, DC. Of these, 258 are Experienced, 36 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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296 providers found
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care

    2021 K Street Northwest, Suite 500, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Kirsh, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Capital Digestive Care. Dr. Kirsh received his medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences and completed his residency at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, followed by a fellowship at the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. Kirsh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Hepatology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Hepatology

    Gw Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases-Foggy Bottom South

    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marie Borum is a Hepatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Borum is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Zadid Haq
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 330, Suite 330, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali
    Offers Telehealth

    Gastroenterologist Zadid Haq specializes in the diagnosis and management of common gastrointestinal conditions, including colorectal cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), inflammatory bowel disease, constipation, and diarrhea, with a clinical focus on evidence-based, patient-centered care. Dr. Haq earned a medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. He completed an internal medicine residency at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and clinical fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Haq studies clinical outcomes related to diagnosis and treatment across a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Haq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Gastric Bypass.

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    Aline J. Pishvaian
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 330, Suite 330, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Aline Pishvaian is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Pishvaian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diarrhea, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care & Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group

    2021 K Street Northwest, Suite 500, Suite 500, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Dominique Howard is a gastroenterologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and George Washington University Hospital. She practices out of Capital Digestive Care’s Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group in Washington, D.C. and Chevy Chase, Md. Dr. Howard has an expertise in inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, esophageal pH testing, capsule endoscopy, colorectal cancer screening and diseases of the pancreas and gallbladder. Dr. Howard earned her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in internal medicine at George Washington University Hospital, followed by a fellowship in gastroenterology. Dr. Howard is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and the William Earl Clark Society. Dr. Howard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Cronkhite-Canada Disease.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care & Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group

    2021 K Street Northwest, Suite 500, Suite 500, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Dr. Louis Y. Korman is a gastroenterologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington Hospital Center and George Washington University Hospital. He is also an instructor of the internal medicine and gastroenterology training program at the Veterans Administration Hospital/Georgetown University Residency and Fellowship program. He practices out of Capital Digestive Care’s Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group, located in Washington, D.C. and Bethesda, Md. Dr. Korman earned his medical degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University. He completed a residency in internal medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical Center, as well as a fellowship in gastroenterology. Dr. Korman is a fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology and a member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, as well as other professional organizations. He was previously a chairman of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Medical Advisory Board and a chairman of the Home Health Care Committee of the Jewish Social Services Agency. Dr. Korman has been repeatedly named a Top MD in Washingtonian Magazine and Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine, as well as a 2014 Regional Top Doctor by Castle Connolly. He also earned the American Gastroenterological Society’s Distinguished Clinician of the Year Award in 2015. Dr. Korman has contributed to numerous publications and presentations on gastroenterology topics. Dr. Korman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Autoimmune Hepatitis, Stomach Cancer, Ulcerative Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care & Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group

    2021 K Street Northwest, Suite 500, Suite 500, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramsey Daher is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Daher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1700 17th St NW Ste A, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Rashid is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Rashid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Lymphadenitis, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care A Division Of Washington Gastroenterology

    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Julio Salcedo is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Salcedo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    MedStar Health: Colon And Rectal Surgery At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Fabrizio is a Colorectal Surgeon in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Fabrizio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Privia Medical Group LLC

    4910 Massachusetts Ave NW Ste 114, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Grady is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Grady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Chronic Kidney Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    ABC Cardiology Consultants Herman Gist MD P.C.

    106 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren George is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. George is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Health Gastroenterology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Bldg 2 Rm 2210, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Mattar is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mattar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    MedStar Health Gastroenterology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Bldg 2 Rm 2210, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Loughney is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Loughney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Olaya B. Gutierrez
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 330, Suite 330, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Olaya Gutierrez is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group

    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati 
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care & Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group

    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Zeddun is a Gastroenterologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Zeddun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care & Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group

    5550 Friendship Boulevard, Suite T90, Suite T90, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Ali is a Gastroenterologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Ali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Thrombectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Ajay Bakhshi MD LLC

    9406 Old Georgetown Road, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ajay Bakhshi is a Gastroenterologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Bakhshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Naveen K. Gupta
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Ajay Bakhshi MD LLC

    9406 Old Georgetown Road, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naveen Gupta is a Gastroenterologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Colitis?

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

    When should I see a Colitis doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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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