The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Gainesville, FL

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The 20 Best Colitis Doctors near Gainesville, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 57 doctor with experience in Colitis near Gainesville, FL. Of these, 50 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Uf Health Surgical Specialists-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd 14, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Read is a Colorectal Surgeon in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Read is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Taylor is a Gastroenterologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Sninsky is a Gastroenterologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Sninsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcus Muehlbauer is a Gastroenterologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Muehlbauer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shea Ross is a Gastroenterologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Ross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Tenesmus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Hallman is a Gastroenterologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Hallman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Collagenous Colitis, Intestinal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Collins is a Gastroenterologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Collins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Collins is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Associates - Newberry Road

    6400 W Newberry Rd Ste 302, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Payam Chini is a Gastroenterologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Chini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Florida Board Of Trustees

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Fl 3, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Pham is a Gastroenterologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    UF Health Digestive Disease Specialists

    1600 SW Archer Rd 12, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anil Sharma is a Gastroenterologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Sclerosing Mesenteritis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1600 SW Archer Rd Rm 12, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eyad Alakrad is a Gastroenterologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Alakrad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Esophagitis, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Uf Health Internal Medicine-Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Ste 4592, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather Harrell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Harrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypercalcemia, Idiopathic Hypercalciuria, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, and Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Uf Health Gastroenterology-Medical Specialties-Davis Cancer Pavilion

    1535 Gale Lemerand Dr # 3, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naueen Chaudhry is a Gastroenterologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Chaudhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Small Bowel Resection, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Colitis
    Pediatrics

    Uf Health Pediatric Specialties-Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Fl Second, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sam Cheng is a Pediatrics provider in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Gastroschisis, Hirschsprung Disease, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    UF Health Digestive Disease Specialists

    1600 SW Archer Rd 12, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amitabh Suman is a Gastroenterologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Suman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    UF Health Digestive Disease Specialists

    1600 SW Archer Rd 12, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aleksey Novikov is a Gastroenterologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Novikov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    UF Health Digestive Disease Specialists

    1600 SW Archer Rd 12, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roniel Cabrera is a Gastroenterologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Cabrera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Uf Health Family Medicine-Main

    1707 N Main St, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danielle Nelson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ricardo Rosado is a Gastroenterologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Rosado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Manuel Amaris is a Gastroenterologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Amaris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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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