The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Alexandria, LA

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The 20 Best Colitis Doctors near Alexandria, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Colitis near Alexandria, LA. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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28 providers found
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Joan Walker M.D. LLC

    3311 Prescott Rd Ste 411, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maury Morrison is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Morrison is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Rapides Surgical Specialists

    201 4th St Ste 5B, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahsan Raza is a Colorectal Surgeon in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Raza has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Freedman Clinic Of Internal Medicine, LLP

    176 Versailles Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roberto Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Pancreatitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

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    Gregory Bevels
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    3802 Prescott Rd., 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Bevels is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Bevels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Bullous Pemphigoid, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Heather Guillot
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Trinity Clinic

    80 Versailles Blvd., Suite A, Suite A, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather Guillot is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Guillot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Hypothyroidism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Freedman Clinic Of Internal Medicine, LLP

    176 Versailles Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harishwar Agarwal is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Newsom is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Newsom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Obinna Echeruo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Echeruo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Endoscopy, and Atherectomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlo Solda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Solda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Susac Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lois Buller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Buller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmed Riaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Riaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Susac Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Mangel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Mangel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Dehydration, Cardiac Arrest, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Praveen Budde is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Budde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abhishek Nair is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Nair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Kanemo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Kanemo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Experienced in Colitis

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Riaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Hematologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Riaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Cellulitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Alexandria

    104 N 3rd St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Brian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Brian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Susac Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital

    3330 Masonic Dr, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yugandhara Devarapalli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Devarapalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Lung Metastases, Multiple Myeloma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Colitis
    Nurse Practitioner

    Alexandria Gastrointestinal Specialists, LLC

    3311 Prescott Rd Ste 411, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jill Vidrine is a Nurse Practitioner in Alexandria, Louisiana. Ms. Vidrine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Griffin Family Medical Clinic

    145 Yorktown Dr, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Griffin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Griffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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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 Alexandria, LA?

    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 Alexandria, LA?

    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 Alexandria, LA?

    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 Alexandria, LA?

    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 Alexandria, LA?

    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 Alexandria, LA?

    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 Alexandria, LA?

    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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