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    MediFind found 69 doctor with experience in Colitis near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 56 are Experienced and 13 are Advanced.

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    69 providers found
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Matthew Rice is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Rice 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, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rice is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sean Connolly is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Connolly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Connolly is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shamita Shah is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1516 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vallisitaram Kodali is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kodali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Colitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colitis
      General Surgery

      University Medical Center

      2000 Canal St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Valentine Nfonsam is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Nfonsam 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 Bladder Reconstruction.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

      2820 Napoleon Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Janet Yoo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Yoo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Babesiosis, Colitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Yoo is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

      2820 Napoleon Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mary Hoang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Hoang is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology

      Ochsner Children’s Health Center - New Orleans

      1315 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Giefer is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Giefer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Giefer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Colitis
      Internal Medicine

      Ochsner Center For Primary Care & Wellness In New Orleans

      1401 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Maria Joseph is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Joseph has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Jaundice, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Arnab Ray is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Hiatal Hernia, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ray is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Smith is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Colitis
      Colorectal Surgery

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brian Kann is a Colorectal Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Anorectal Abscess, Crohn's Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Kann is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Highway, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Reinaldo Quevedo is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and completed his residency in 2014. He has been on staff at Ochsner since September 2020. Dr. Quevedo specializes in gastroenterology. Dr. Quevedo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregory Gaspard is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gaspard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gaspard is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      2820 Napoleon Avenue, Suite 720, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Herbert Mayer is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mayer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Crescent City Physicians Inc

      1401 Foucher St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gary Reiss is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Reiss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Crescent City Physicians Inc

      1401 Foucher St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Pollack is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Pollack is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund

      1415 Tulane Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Benjamin Guider is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Guider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund

      1415 Tulane Ave, Fl 6, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Schaefer is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Schaefer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Schaefer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colitis
      Experienced in Colitis
      2021 Perdido St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Katherine Westbrook is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Westbrook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Diarrhea, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.

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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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, 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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