The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in lithia, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 68 doctor with experience in Colitis near lithia, FL. Of these, 58 are Experienced and 10 are Advanced.

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68 providers found
    Experienced in Colitis
    Experienced in Colitis

    Millennium Physician Group

    1907 S Alexander St, Ste 1, 
    Plant City, FL 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Berchelmann is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Plant City, Florida. Dr. Berchelmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Unstable Angina, Tracheitis, and Hypertension. Dr. Berchelmann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    TGMG Valrico

    2211 Lithia Center Ln, 
    Valrico, FL 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shawn Wallace is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Valrico, Florida. Dr. Wallace is rated as an Experienced 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Wallace is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Sun City Internal Medicine

    16541 S US Highway 301, 
    Wimauma, FL 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Hindi, Italian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahul Riazudeen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wimauma, Florida. Dr. Riazudeen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, High Cholesterol, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Riazudeen is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Riazudeen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Riverview Internal Medicine

    13113 Vail Ridge Dr, 
    Riverview, FL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Salman Ahmed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Riverview, Florida. Dr. Ahmed 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Osteoarthritis, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Ahmed is board certified in AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Millennium Physician Group LLC

    2470 Bloomingdale Ave Ste 260, 
    Valrico, FL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Jackson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Valrico, Florida. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Tracheitis. Dr. Jackson is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    General Practice
    Experienced in Colitis
    General Practice

    TGMG Fishhawk

    13421 Fishhawk Blvd, 
    Lithia, FL 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Merlyn Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Lithia, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Verimed Health Group Riverview

    11924 Balm Riverview Rd, 
    Riverview, FL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rafael Ramirez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Riverview, Florida. Dr. Ramirez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ramirez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Experienced in Colitis

    Office

    5925 Imperial Pkwy Ste 117, 
    Mulberry, FL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Luz Morales-Gonzalez is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Mulberry, Florida. Dr. Morales-Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Otitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Bronchitis. Dr. Morales-Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Incare LLC

    11922 Boyette Rd, 
    Riverview, FL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Naveen Paddu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Riverview, Florida. Dr. Paddu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Paddu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Plant City Pediatrics PA

    507 W Alexander St, 
    Plant City, FL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregg Gutowski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Plant City, Florida. Dr. Gutowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gutowski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Cornerstone Medical Care

    500 Vonderburg Dr Ste 102, Brandon Office, 
    Brandon, FL 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Pedro Enriquez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Enriquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Hyperaldosteronism, and Familial Hyperaldosteronism. Dr. Enriquez is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Brandon Area Primary Care, P.A.

    500 Vonderburg Dr, 
    Brandon, FL 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Natassa Quinn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Quinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Quinn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Brandon Regional Hospital-Internal Medicine Gme Program

    119 Oakfield Dr, 
    Brandon, FL 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hector Garza is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Garza 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 Obesity, Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Garza is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Bay Area Advance Gastroenterology Care Inc

    1130 Kyle Wood Ln, 
    Brandon, FL 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramesh Ashwath is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Ashwath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ashwath is board certified in AB Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology) and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ashwath is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Access Brandon-Riverview LLC

    13111 US Highway 301 S, 
    Riverview, FL 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ravneet Sandhu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Riverview, Florida. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Phosphomannoisomerase Deficiency, Sialuria, Sialic Acid Storage Disease, and PMM2-Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation. Dr. Sandhu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology At Big Bend

    10141 Big Bend Rd, Ste 206, 
    Riverview, FL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaime Baquero is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Riverview, Florida. Dr. Baquero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Baquero is board certified in AB Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology). Dr. Baquero is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Greenbrook Medical Practice PLLC

    11200 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste 107, 
    Seffner, FL 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Raj Machhar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Seffner, Florida. Dr. Machhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Purpura, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess. Dr. Machhar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc

    4710 S Florida Ave, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sherrilyn Detiquez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Detiquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Detiquez is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Detiquez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    St Lukes Regional Health Care PLC

    6030 S Florida Ave Ste 110, 
    Lakeland, FL 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Youssef Ghaly is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Ghaly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Empyema. Dr. Ghaly is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Associates Of Tampa Bay, LLC

    876 S Parsons Ave, 
    Brandon, FL 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali
    Accepting New Patients

    Nazif Chowdhury is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Chowdhury is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Chowdhury is currently accepting new patients.

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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 lithia, 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 lithia, 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 lithia, 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 lithia, 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 lithia, 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 lithia, 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 lithia, 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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