The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Ringgold, GA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 131 doctor with experience in Colitis near Ringgold, GA. Of these, 112 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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131 providers found
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Erlanger Primary Care-Ringgold

    6984 Nashville St, 
    Ringgold, GA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Zynia Pua-Vines is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ringgold, Georgia. Dr. Pua-Vines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Collagenous Colitis, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Pua-Vines is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Surgical Specialists P.C.

    4700 Battlefield Pkwy Ste 130, 
    Ringgold, GA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Hetzel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ringgold, Georgia. Dr. Hetzel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diverticular Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hetzel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    CHI Memorial Family Practice Associates - Ringgold

    4700 Battlefield Pkwy, Suite 200, 
    Ringgold, GA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Denman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ringgold, Georgia. Dr. Denman 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Denman is board certified in American Board Of Family Practice. Dr. Denman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    CHI Memorial Family Practice Associates - Ringgold

    4700 Battlefield Pkwy, Suite 200, 
    Ringgold, GA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Dant is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ringgold, Georgia. Dr. Dant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Dant is board certified in National Board Of Physicians & Surgeons. Dr. Dant is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    East TN Anesthesia PLLC

    1651 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 102, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sumeet Bhushan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Bhushan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bhushan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Weaver Health Services LLC

    7566 Nashville St, 
    Ringgold, GA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Miranda is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ringgold, Georgia. Dr. Miranda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Dr. Miranda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    North Georgia Healthcare Center

    6120 Alabama Hwy, 
    Ringgold, GA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dorel Bidiuc is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ringgold, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Bidiuc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Bidiuc is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Erlanger Primary Care-South

    60 Erlanger South Dr Ste A, 
    Ringgold, GA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Harris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ringgold, Georgia. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1651 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 302, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chelsey Height is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Height is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Insomnia. Dr. Height is currently accepting new patients.

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

    East TN Anesthesia PLLC

    1651 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 102, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chad Charapata is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Charapata is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Banti's Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Charapata is currently accepting new patients.

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

    East TN Anesthesia PLLC

    1651 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 102, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Shikoh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Shikoh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shikoh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    East TN Anesthesia PLLC

    1651 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 102, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Bosshardt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Bosshardt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bosshardt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Galen Digestive Health - East Ridge

    929 Spring Creek Rd Ste 104, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Camille Sommer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Sommer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sommer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    St Joseph Clinic

    1102 West Waugh Street, 
    Dalton, GA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pablo Perez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dalton, Georgia. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Perez is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Perez is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Chattanooga, PC

    2341 McCallie Ave Ste 406 Bldg 3, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients

    Henry Paik is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Paik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Paik is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2200 E 3rd St, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Munford Yates is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Yates is rated as a Distinguished 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Yates is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1651 Gunbarrel Rd, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijay Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    The Allergy & Asthma Group P.C.

    1720 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 400, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Derryberry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Derryberry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity in Children, and Glossitis. Dr. Derryberry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Chattanooga Family Practice Associates PC

    961 Spring Creek Rd, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Oskins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Oskins 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Oskins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Parkridge East Hospital

    941 Spring Creek Rd, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marwin Martinez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Cardiac Arrest, Morning Sickness, and Lymphangitis. Dr. Martinez 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 Ringgold, GA?

    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 Ringgold, GA?

    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 Ringgold, GA?

    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 Ringgold, GA?

    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 Ringgold, GA?

    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 Ringgold, GA?

    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 Ringgold, GA?

    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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