The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Granite City, IL
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The 20 Best Colitis Doctors near Granite City, IL
MediFind found 94 doctor with experience in Colitis near Granite City, IL. Of these, 84 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.
Washington University
Parakkal Deepak is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Deepak is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.
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Matthew Ciorba is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ciorba is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.
Biomedical Imaging LLC
Ashfaq Hakim is a Gastroenterologist in Granite City, Illinois. Dr. Hakim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Biomedical Imaging LLC
Muhammad Nyazee is a Gastroenterologist in Granite City, Illinois. Dr. Nyazee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.
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Timothy Hipskind is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Granite City, Illinois. Dr. Hipskind has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Cellulitis, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
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Lawrence Harmon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Granite City, Illinois. Dr. Harmon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
Chestnut Health Systems Inc
Kevin Garner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and General Practice in Granite City, Illinois. Dr. Garner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
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Paul Wise is a Colorectal Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Wise is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
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Steven Hunt is a Colorectal Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hunt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.
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Matthew Mutch is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mutch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
SLUCare Physician Group
Dr. Adam Farmer is a gastroenterologist who specializes in neurogastroenterology, caring for adult patients 18 and older. He treats various tertiary level neurogastroenterology and motility disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome, chronic abdominal pain, functional dyspepsia, and constipation. Dr. Farmer leads a research program focused on novel neuromodulatory treatments. He is also interested in the gastroenterology manifestations of systemic disorders such as diabetes and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Dr. Farmer has published more than 120 peer-reviewed papers, contributed to 20 medical textbooks, and been cited more than 9,000 times by other researchers. Dr. Farmer is a professor with the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Internal Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the British Society of Gastroenterology; European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility; American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society; International Association for the Study of Pain; and the Royal College of Physicians (London). Dr. Farmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Opioid Induced Constipation, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
SLUCare Physician Group
Dr. Manar Shmais is a gastroenterologist who specializes in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) - which includes both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease - affecting adult patients ages 18 and older. In addition to IBD, she also treats general gastrointestinal illnesses, as well as microscopic colitis. Dr. Shmais provides compassionate medical care, treating each patient as a whole and not solely focusing on his or her GI disease. Her mission is to help her IBD patients achieve remission and to prioritize quality of life as part of their care. Dr. Shmais is an assistant professor with the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Internal Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association; American College of Gastroenterology; and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. She is also an external collaborator in research with the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Dr. Shmais 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, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
SLUCare Physician Group
"With clinical expertise in a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions, Dr. Jennifer Palagiri cares for patients using the latest diagnostic technologies and therapies. She treats individuals with inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, motility disorders, abdominal pain, Crohn's disease and obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. She also conducts colon cancer screening and performs procedures that include double balloon enteroscopy, capsule endoscopy and colonoscopy. A member of the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Dr. Palagiri serves as an assistant professor of Internal Medicine. She is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, Crohn's Colitis Foundation of America, the American Gastroenterological Association and the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society. Dr. (LaBundy) Palagiri has the distinction of being named a ""Best Doctor"" in St. Louis Magazine's annual listing of top physicians.". Dr. Palagiri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard
Dr. Nisha Mangalat cares for children with a variety of gastrointestinal issues: abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, constipation, reflux, eosinophilic esophagitis, inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn's disease and colitis, short bowel syndrome and intestinal failure. Her research interests are in medical education and pediatric short bowel syndrome/intestinal failure. Dr. Mangalat is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is the Pediatric Gastroenterology fellowship program director. She is a member of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. Dr. Mangalat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Malnutrition, and Gastroschisis.
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard
Dr. Ajay Jain treats pediatric patients with serious digestive diseases, including liver disease, intestinal failure, and conditions requiring total parenteral nutrition. He is actively involved in research on the topics of gastric bypass, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), total parenteral nutrition, liver transplantation, and more. Dr. Jain is a professor of pediatrics in the Division of Gastroenterology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is Medical Director for Pediatric Liver Transplantation and Chairman of the Nutritional Advisory Committee at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Dr. Jain is the president of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition and a member of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. He is active with the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)/Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. See Dr. Jain's academic publications. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Biliary Atresia, Colitis, Portal Hypertension, and Short Bowel Syndrome.
Washington University
Rodney Newberry is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Newberry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.
Washington University
Chien-huan Chen is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Washington University
Anas Gremida is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gremida is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
SSM Health Medical Group
"Giao Vuong, MD is a board certified gastroenterology physician. He graduated from Saint George's University School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. After completing his residency, Dr. Vuong became a fellow at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine in the division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Dr. Vuong has a special interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Liver Disease, Motility Disorders and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. He is a member of the American College of Physicians and a trainee at the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastenterological Association. ""Gastrointestinal disorders involve quite a large array of organs, causing many disorders and symptoms that can affect daily functioning and patient outcomes. The opportunity to care for patients with complex or end-stage organ diseases under the tutelage of world-renowned mentors has provided me the understanding that patients may be afraid or embarrassed to discuss such symptoms, and that treatment must be tailored to each patient individually. My goals are to treat my patients like family: remain open, honest, and amiable, while working together to deliver the most current therapies to improve their outcomes and quality of life.""". Dr. Vuong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
SSM Health Medical Group
"Dr. Riley is board certified in gastroenterology. He was eligible for early acceptance into medical school and earned his medical degree at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his internship at St. John's Mercy Medical Center and his residency at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis, where he also completed his fellowship in gastroenterology. He is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American Society of Gastroenterology and American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Riley is Assistant Clinical Professor at Saint Louis University Medical Center and has been voted one of America's Top Doctors several years consecutively. Dr. Riley specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and hepatobiliary systems. His practice interests include general gastroenterology, screening colonoscopy, and esophageal disorders among other GI related conditions and procedures. He has been in practice for over 25 years and is on the staff at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis. ""I am fortunate to work in the community where I grew up. I watched my father in his practice and was influenced by the help he gave, and in awe of the gratitude of the patients that he treated. I have always wanted to provide help to people in that manner and improve their quality of life.""-Joel Riley, MD". Dr. Riley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.
Last Updated: 02/22/2026







