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    MediFind found 189 doctor with experience in Colitis near Lake Forest, IL. Of these, 147 are Experienced, 36 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    189 providers found
      Joel R. Pekow
      Elite in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Elite in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      The University Of Chicago

      400 Skokie Blvd, Suite 300, 
      Northbrook, IL 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Joel Pekow is a Gastroenterologist in Northbrook, Illinois. Dr. Pekow is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pekow is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Forward Focus Medical Care LLC

      990 S Waukegan Rd, Suite 200, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Lasin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Lasin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypothyroidism, Nasal Flaring, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      1050 W Keswick Ln, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Roopal Thakkar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Thakkar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Andrew Mazulis
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

      825 S Milwaukee Ave, 
      Libertyville, IL 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Mazulis is a Gastroenterologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Mazulis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sclerosing Mesenteritis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Frank G. Martini
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Frank Martini is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Martini has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Visceromegaly, Collagenous Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Alexander S. Tosiou
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      32+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alexander Tosiou is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Tosiou has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Mark A Greenberger MD Sc

      480 Elm Pl, Suite 203, 
      Highland Park, IL 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Greenberger is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Highland Park, Illinois. Dr. Greenberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Mark A Greenberger MD Sc

      480 Elm Pl, Suite 203, 
      Highland Park, IL 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Smiley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Highland Park, Illinois. Dr. Smiley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchiectasis, Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), and Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

      Asamad Soudagar
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Asamad Soudagar is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Soudagar has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Saleh M. Eftaiha
      Experienced in Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery
      800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      13+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Saleh Eftaiha is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Eftaiha has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Anal Fissure, Rectal Prolapse, Small Bowel Resection, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

      Frances C. Baxley
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      100 Saunders Rd, Suite 150, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Frances Baxley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Baxley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Giardia Infection, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and Familial Dysautonomia. Dr. Baxley is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      777 Park W Ave, 
      Highland Park, IL 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joel Retsky is a Gastroenterologist in Highland Park, Illinois. Dr. Retsky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Gi Partners Of Illinois LLC

      1880 W Winchester Rd, Suite 201, 
      Libertyville, IL 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles Berkelhammer is a Gastroenterologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Berkelhammer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Watermelon Stomach, Esophagitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Rahul R. Modi
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group Family Medicine

      1412 Waukegan Rd, 
      Glenview, IL 
       (12.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rahul Modi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Modi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Turner Syndrome, Perrault Syndrome, Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      800 N Westmoreland Rd, Suite 100, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Scott Braunlich is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Braunlich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Lung Metastases, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      71 Waukegan Rd, Suite 700, 
      Lake Bluff, IL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Lin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Graves Disease, Dementia, Thyroid Storm, and Tracheitis. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      71 Waukegan Rd, Suite 700, 
      Lake Bluff, IL 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Munsell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Dr. Munsell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Apraxia, Shingles, and Empyema. Dr. Munsell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      915 S Waukegan Rd, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Yasmin Polivick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Polivick has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Hemolytic Crisis, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Polivick is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Forward Focus Medical Care LLC

      990 S Waukegan Rd, Suite 200, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Polish, Russian, Spanish

      Daniel Goldstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Forward Focus Medical Care LLC

      990 S Waukegan Rd, Suite 200, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Wolfman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lake Forest, Illinois. Dr. Wolfman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

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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 Lake Forest, IL?

      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 Lake Forest, IL?

      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 Lake Forest, IL?

      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 Lake Forest, IL?

      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 Lake Forest, IL?

      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 Lake Forest, IL?

      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 Lake Forest, IL?

      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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