The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Niles, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 444 doctor with experience in Colitis near Niles, IL. Of these, 369 are Experienced, 65 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Parambir Dulai is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Dulai is rated as an Elite 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Dulai is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified).

    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    49+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Hanauer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 49 years. Dr. Hanauer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hanauer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified).

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Family Medicine

    1412 Waukegan Rd, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (4.3 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. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Turner Syndrome, Perrault Syndrome, Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Modi is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Uchicago Medicine Northbrook-Urogynecology And Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

    400 Skokie Blvd Ste 300, 
    Northbrook, IL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Rubin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Northbrook, Illinois. Dr. Rubin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Advocate Illinois Masonic Digestive Health Center

    900 W Nelson St 1st Fl, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joaquin Estrada is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Estrada 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Genital Warts, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Estrada is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 19, 
    Niles, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Fine is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Fine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Fine is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 3900, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael E. Sprang, MD, a gastroenterologist at Endeavor Health, evaluates and treats conditions affecting the digestive system, including the stomach, intestines, liver and pancreas. He provides diagnostic and therapeutic care to help patients manage gastrointestinal symptoms and chronic digestive disorders. Dr. Sprang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sprang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    ACL Central Lab

    5400 Pearl St, 
    Rosemont, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Bone is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rosemont, Illinois. Dr. Bone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Vitamin D Deficiency, Macroamylasemia, and Enlarged Liver. Dr. Bone is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 19, 
    Niles, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Samir Kakodkar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Kakodkar 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 Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Hemorrhoids, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kakodkar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 19, 
    Niles, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Siglin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Siglin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Siglin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 19, 
    Niles, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dean Silas is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Silas 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 Choledocholithiasis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Silas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 19, 
    Niles, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asif Lakha is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Lakha 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 Bile Duct Obstruction, Acute Pancreatitis, Jaundice, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lakha is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 19, 
    Niles, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Assyrian

    Peter Sargon is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Sargon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sclerosing Cholangitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Sargon is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension Resurrection

    7435 W Talcott Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Godwin D'souza is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. D'souza is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 95 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    L M Prasad, MD, SC

    1550 N Northwest Hwy, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Slawomir Marecik is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Marecik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anorectal Abscess, Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Marecik is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    L M Prasad, MD, SC

    1550 N Northwest Hwy, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Kunal Kochar is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Kochar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Kochar is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    L M Prasad, MD, SC

    1550 N Northwest Hwy, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Offers Telehealth

    John Park is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Park is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9977 Woods Dr., Suite 100, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rosalia Porcelli, DO, an internal medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides primary care for adult patients. She focuses on preventive health, routine screenings and chronic condition management to support long-term wellness and patient-centered care. Dr. Porcelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Parainfluenza. Dr. Porcelli is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Northshore University Division Of Rheumatology

    9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bennett Plotnick is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Plotnick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics

    Chicagoland Childrens Health Alliance

    3232 Lake Ave., Suite 330, 
    Wilmette, IL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Bolton is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Wilmette, Illinois. Dr. Bolton 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 Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Enteropathy, Gastritis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bolton is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Colitis?

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

    When should I see a Colitis doctor near Niles, 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 Niles, 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 Niles, 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 Niles, 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 Niles, 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 Niles, 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 Niles, 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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