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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 21 doctor with experience in Colitis near Hiawatha, IA. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    21 providers found
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      St Lukes Methodist Hospital

      1026 A Ave Ne, 
      Cedar Rapids, IA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Pavan Chepyala is a Gastroenterologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Chepyala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Mercy Physician Associates Inc

      1790 Blairs Ferry Rd, 
      Hiawatha, IA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Heidi Dahlem is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hiawatha, Iowa. Dr. Dahlem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Dahlem is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine

      Mercy Physician Associates Inc

      1790 Blairs Ferry Rd, 
      Hiawatha, IA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bradley Beer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hiawatha, Iowa. Dr. Beer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Beer is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Mercy Physician Associates Inc

      1790 Blairs Ferry Rd, 
      Hiawatha, IA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Melanie Stahlberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hiawatha, Iowa. Dr. Stahlberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Familial Hypertension, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Stahlberg is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Mercy Physician Associates Inc

      1790 Blairs Ferry Rd, 
      Hiawatha, IA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Trisha Sheeley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hiawatha, Iowa. Dr. Sheeley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Sheeley is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine

      Mercy Physician Associates Inc

      1790 Blairs Ferry Rd, 
      Hiawatha, IA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jason Booth is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hiawatha, Iowa. Dr. Booth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Booth is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      7003 High Point Ln, 
      Cedar Rapids, IA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Gary Jennett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Jennett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Cardiac Arrest, Head Lice, and Vertigo. Dr. Jennett is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine

      Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

      1026 A Ave Ne, 
      Cedar Rapids, IA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kelsey True is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. True is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Sepsis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Endoscopy. Dr. True is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      411 10th St Se, Suite 1400, 
      Cedar Rapids, IA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mary Nelson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Antenatal Infection, Congenital Cytomegalovirus, Dementia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Mercy Medical Center

      701 10th St Se, 
      Cedar Rapids, IA 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bhavya Akhauri is a Gastroenterologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Akhauri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Mercy Medical Center

      701 10th St Se, 
      Cedar Rapids, IA 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rick Meyer is a Gastroenterologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Anemia, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Meyer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Experienced in Colitis

      Mercy Medical Center

      701 10th St Se, 
      Cedar Rapids, IA 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients

      Barakat Aburajab-Altamimi is a Gastroenterologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Aburajab-Altamimi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Aburajab-Altamimi is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Mercy Medical Center

      701 10th St Se, 
      Cedar Rapids, IA 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sachin Goyal is a Gastroenterologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Mercy Medical Center

      701 10th St Se, 
      Cedar Rapids, IA 
       (5.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Malayalam
      Accepting New Patients

      Shanker Kundumadam is a Gastroenterologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Kundumadam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Plummer-Vinson Syndrome, Esophageal Perforation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kundumadam is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Mercy Medical Center

      788 8th Ave Se, 
      Cedar Rapids, IA 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Imran Hassan is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Ileostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Hassan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      St Lukes Methodist Hospital

      931 8th Ave Se, Unity Point Gastroenterolo, 
      Cedar Rapids, IA 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Leon Qiao is a Gastroenterologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Qiao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Barrett Esophagus, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Qiao is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      St Lukes Methodist Hospital

      931 8th Ave Se, Unity Point Gastroenterolo, 
      Cedar Rapids, IA 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Douglas Purdy is a Gastroenterologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Purdy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Purdy is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      947 14th Ave. Se, Community Health Free Clinic, 
      Cedar Rapids, IA 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Valliere is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Valliere is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), and Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine

      Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

      2992 7th Ave, 
      Marion, IA 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Timothy Winters is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marion, Iowa. Dr. Winters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Bronchitis, Acute Cystitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Winters is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      3500 Dalton Way Sw Ste 400, 
      Cedar Rapids, IA 
       (8.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kristine Cooper is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Colitis?

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

      When should I see a Colitis doctor near Hiawatha, IA?

      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 Hiawatha, IA?

      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 Hiawatha, IA?

      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 Hiawatha, IA?

      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 Hiawatha, IA?

      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 Hiawatha, IA?

      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 Hiawatha, IA?

      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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