The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Miami Lakes, FL

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The 20 Best Colitis Doctors near Miami Lakes, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 338 doctor with experience in Colitis near Miami Lakes, FL. Of these, 282 are Experienced, 48 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Jose Martinez
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Medicine Associates LLP

    2140 W 68th Street, Suite 300, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    Spanish

    A native Floridian, Dr. Jose L. Martinez obtained his medical degree, Residency and Fellowship in Gastroenterology from the University of South Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Martinez is Board Certified in Gastroenterology and has been in private practice in Florida since 1997. He is an active member of several committees at local area hospitals. Being that Dr. Martinez was born and raised in Miami, he takes great pride in practicing medicine in his hometown and taking care of patients in his community. His areas of expertise are colon cancer prevention, esophageal/swallowing disorders and pancreatic-biliary diseases. Dr. Martinez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Maria Abreu
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1475 NW 12th Ave Fl 1, 
    Miami, FL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Joel Kertznus
    Experienced in Colitis
    Experienced in Colitis

    Digestive Medicine Associates LLP

    2140 W 68th Street, Suite 300, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Joel Kertznus received his medical degree from the Universidad Central de Venezuela. He trained as a Research Fellow in Hepatology at the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Montefiore Medical Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He completed his Clinical Hepatology and Gastroenterology Fellowships at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Kertznus served as a faculty member at the University of Massachusetts and University of Miami / Miller School of Medicine and Miami Transplant Institute. Dr. Kertznus is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians / American Society of Internal Medicine, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Gastroenterology Association, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Gastroenterology. He is Board Certified in gastroenterology. Dr. Kertznus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastritis, and Bacterial Gastroenteritis.

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    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Medicine Associates LLP

    2140 W 68th Street, Suite 300, Suite PH-506, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    Spanish

    Dr. Jeff Gonzalez obtained his undergraduate degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He then completed his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, after which he went on to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania to complete an Internal Medicine Residency. He obtained his Clinical Fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Gonzalez’s clinical interests include colon cancer screening in the South Florida community and pharmaceutical research studies. Dr. Gonzalez is Board Certified in Gastroenterology.Dr. Gonzalez has served as Chair of the Resident and Fellow Section for the American Medical Association and on the Florida Medical Association delegation to the American Medical Association. Dr. Gonzalez has also served as a Voluntary Assistant Professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Heartburn, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Indigestion, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Advanced Gastroenterology Of South Florida P. A.

    7100 W 20th Ave Ste 105, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karthik Mohan is a Gastroenterologist in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Mohan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Protein Deficiency, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mohan is currently accepting new patients.

    Francisco Maderal
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Medicine Associates LLP

    2140 W 68th Street, Suite 300, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Francisco Maderal obtained his medical degree from The University of Dominica. He completed his Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and at Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans. He completed his Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Louisiana State University Medical Center . Dr. Maderal is Board Certified in Gastroenterology and has been in private practice in South Florida since 1986. He has served as Chief of Medical Staff at Hialeah Hospital. He has been on the Board of Trustees of Palmetto General Hospital and Hialeah Hospital . He is an active member and leader in organized medicine. Dr. Maderal served as the President of the Dade County Medical Association and served on the Board of Governors of the Florida Medical Association. He is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at Florida International University – Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Dr. Maderal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Lactose Intolerance, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Care On Wheels Inc

    1435 W 49th Pl Ste 701, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Blanca Gonzalez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Gastrostomy, and Prostatectomy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1435 W 49th Pl Ste 703, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexis Guerra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Guerra has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Heart Attack, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Prostatectomy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    87 E 49th St, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Juan Sarol is a Gastroenterologist in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Sarol is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diverticular Disease, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Jackson Medical Group-North Miami

    1801 NE 123rd St Ste 411, 
    North Miami, FL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Estrin is a Gastroenterologist in North Miami, Florida. Dr. Estrin has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Cedars Medical Center

    1400 NW 12th Ave, 
    Miami, FL 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Freddy Caldera is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Caldera is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Shingles, Viral Gastroenteritis, Chickenpox, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Guidewell Sanitas I LLC

    15600 NW 67th Ave Ste 301, 
    Miami Lakes, FL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mayelin La Fe Veloz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Miami Lakes, Florida. Dr. La Fe Veloz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Osteomyelitis in Children, Acute Mountain Sickness, and Obesity in Children.

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

    Angel Ernesto Rico MD PA

    15495 Eagle Nest Ln Ste 225, 
    Miami Lakes, FL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angel Rico is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Miami Lakes, Florida. Dr. Rico is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Colitis.

    Experienced in Colitis
    General Practice
    Experienced in Colitis
    General Practice

    Jag Medical Center LLC

    1340 W 68th St, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Gonzalez is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Tonsillitis.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2140 W 68th St Ste 300, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emmanuel Ramos is a Gastroenterologist in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Ramos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Heartburn, Childhood Volvulus, and Portal Hypertension.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Helping Hands Ppec Inc.

    7100 W 20th Ave Ste G126, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Contreras is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Contreras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Prostatectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mount Sinai Vascular Institute LLC

    6050 W 20th Ave Fl 3, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Manuel Gonzalez is a Gastroenterologist in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diverticular Disease, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Excel Medical Group LLP

    7100 W 20th Ave Ste 501, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ivan Rodriguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Acute Kidney Failure, Schizoaffective Disorder, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Medicine Associates LLP

    2140 W 68th Street, Suite 300, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vanessa Mendez is a Gastroenterologist in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Mendez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Tenesmus, Crohn's Disease, and Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC).

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Venus Medical Center Corp.

    7100 W 20th Ave Ste 305, 
    Hialeah, FL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jorge Paoli is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hialeah, Florida. Dr. Paoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.

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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 Miami Lakes, 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 Miami Lakes, 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 Miami Lakes, 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 Miami Lakes, 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 Miami Lakes, 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 Miami Lakes, 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 Miami Lakes, 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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