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    MediFind found 235 doctor with experience in Colitis near Vernon Hills, IL. Of these, 173 are Experienced, 54 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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      Andrew Mazulis
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

      825 S Milwaukee Ave, 
      Libertyville, IL 
       (2.4 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.

      Igor Naryzhny
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

      255 Parkway Dr, 
      Lincolnshire, IL 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Igor Naryzhny is a Gastroenterologist in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Dr. Naryzhny has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Ascites, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Tarek Almouradi
      Advanced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

      Libertyville, IL 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Offers Telehealth

      Tarek Almouradi is an Internal Medicine provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Almouradi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Joel Retsky
      Distinguished in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      1777 Green Bay Rd., Suite 201, 
      Highland Park, IL 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hebrew
      Offers Telehealth

      Joel Retsky, MD, a gastroenterologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as colonoscopy for colon cancer screening. He completed advanced training at the University of Chicago and served on faculty before joining community-based practice. Dr. Retsky is committed to delivering the same level of care he would want for his own family. 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.

      Steven Witzel
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      870 N Milwaukee Ave 2nd Fl, 
      Il, IL 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      42+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Witzel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Il, Illinois. Dr. Witzel has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Richter Syndrome, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Alex Kostiv
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine

      Kirill Zhadovich, MD, SC

      565 Lakeview Pkwy, 
      Vernon Hills, IL 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Polish, Russian
      Offers Telehealth

      Alex Kostiv is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vernon Hills, Illinois. Dr. Kostiv is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Anemia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Julia Ratner
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      225 N. Milwaukee Ave., 
      Vernon Hills, IL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian

      Julia Ratner, MD, an internal medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides primary care for adults with a focus on preventive health, routine screenings and chronic disease management. She collaborates with patients to support long-term wellness through personalized care. Dr. Ratner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Jason Kramer
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      225 N. Milwaukee Ave., 
      Vernon Hills, IL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jason Kramer, MD, an internal medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive primary care focused on disease prevention and long-term health management. He specializes in managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, dyslipidemia and diabetes. Dr. Kramer partners with patients to support their overall wellbeing through personalized, evidence-based care. Dr. Kramer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Inclusion Body Myositis, and Aneurysm Repair.

      Nadeem Alavi
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      225 N. Milwaukee Ave., 
      Vernon Hills, IL 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nadeem Z. Alavi, DO, an internal medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive primary care for adults, with a focus on preventive health and chronic disease management. He addresses a broad spectrum of conditions, working to support each patient’s long-term health goals through evidence-based care and personalized treatment planning. Dr. Alavi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension.

      John Oh
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      John J. Oh, MD

      150 W. Half Day Rd., Suite 206, 
      Buffalo Grove, IL 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean
      Offers Telehealth

      John Oh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Dr. Oh 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 Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency.

      Frances Baxley
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine

      Baxley Family Medicine

      100 Saunders Rd., Suite 1500, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      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.

      Diana Guse
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      1162 W. Maple Ave., 
      Mundelein, IL 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Diana Guse, MD, a specialist in internal medicine and pediatrics at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages—from newborns to older adults. She focuses on whole-person care, managing everything from routine prescriptions to complex specialty coordination. Dr. Guse partners with patients to build trusting relationships and aims to support individuals who may feel nervous about seeking care, creating a safe and collaborative environment in every visit. Dr. Guse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Timothy Poland
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      1162 W. Maple Ave., 
      Mundelein, IL 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Timothy J. Poland, MD, a family medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. He focuses on preventive health, routine checkups and chronic disease management to support each patient's long-term wellbeing. Dr. Poland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Mohina Gupta
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      North Suburban Healthcare, Ltd

      Libertyville, IL 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Urdu
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohina Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Claus Fimmel
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery | Internal Medicine

      Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Health

      950 Technology Way, Suite 250, 
      Libertyville, IL 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German

      Claus Fimmel is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Fimmel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Gi Partners Of Illinois LLC

      1880 W Winchester Rd, Suite 201, 
      Libertyville, IL 
       (4.3 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.

      Steven Lasin
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Forward Focus Medical Care, LLC

      990 S. Waukegan Rd., Suite 200, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
       (4.8 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).

      Vivian Salazar
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      915 S. Waukegan Rd., 
      Lake Forest, IL 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vivian Salazar, MD, an internal medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive, evidence-based care for adults 18 and older. She focuses on screening, prevention and wellness, partnering with patients to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Dr. Salazar coordinates care with subspecialists when needed and is interested in emerging innovations in artificial intelligence, diabetes and obesity therapies, and cancer care. She is dedicated to helping patients achieve their health goals through prevention, early intervention and shared decision-making. Dr. Salazar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency.

      Michael Sommerfeld
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Endeavor Health Medical Group

      915 S. Waukegan Rd., Suite 200, 
      Lake Forest, IL 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael J. Sommerfeld, MD, an internal medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides primary care for adults with a focus on preventive health, chronic condition management and wellness support. He works with patients to develop care plans that promote long-term health outcomes. Dr. Sommerfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

      Minhaj Musa
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

      27750 W Highway, Ste 240, 
      Barrington, IL 
       (12.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Minhaj Musa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Musa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      What is the definition of Colitis?

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

      When should I see a Colitis doctor near Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills, 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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