The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in needham, MA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 506 doctor with experience in Colitis near needham, MA. Of these, 415 are Experienced, 71 are Advanced, 12 are Distinguished and 8 are Elite.

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506 providers found
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Referral may be required

    Brigham And Women's Crohn's And Colitis Center

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 201 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Snapper is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Snapper is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Snapper is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Snapper is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC Endoscopy - West Campus

    185 Pilgrim Road, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Feuerstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Feuerstein is rated as a Distinguished 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Feuerstein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Feuerstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Brigham And Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Korzenik is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Korzenik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Elite in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC Endoscopy - East Campus

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Cheifetz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Cheifetz is rated as an Elite 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 Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cheifetz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cheifetz is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Brigham And Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rahul Dalal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Dalal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gilaad Kaplan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Colitis
    Elite in Colitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    165 Cambridge St Fl 9, 
    Boston, MA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashwin Ananthakrishnan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ananthakrishnan is rated as an Elite 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ananthakrishnan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Newton-Wellesley Hospital Gastroenterology

    2000 Washington St Ste 36, 
    Newton, MA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Curtis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newton, Massachusetts. Dr. Curtis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramnik Xavier is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Xavier 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Xavier is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jakob Begun is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Begun is rated as an Elite 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    165 Cambridge St Fl 9, 
    Boston, MA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hamed Khalili is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Khalili is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Lymphocytic Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khalili is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Sullivan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Enlarged Liver, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sullivan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Needham Gastroenterology Associates, PC

    464 Hillside Avenue, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Cohen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Needham Gastroenterology Associates, PC

    464 Hillside Avenue, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sonal Ullman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Ullman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ullman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    173 Worcester St, 
    Wellesley Hills, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Chodirker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. Dr. Chodirker 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 High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Sitosterolemia, and Obesity. Dr. Chodirker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    65 Walnut St Ste 420, 
    Wellesley Hills, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leonard Finn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. Dr. Finn 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 Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Finn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    886 Washington St Ste 3, 
    Norwood, MA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lori Paiva is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Norwood, Massachusetts. Dr. Paiva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC Endoscopy - West Campus

    185 Pilgrim Road, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Pleskow is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Pleskow is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Pleskow is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pleskow is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham Hospitalists

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Spanish

    George Dekki is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Dekki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Dekki is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham Hospitalists

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French

    Charbel Rjeily is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Rjeily 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 Ventricular Tachycardia, Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rjeily is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Colitis?

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

    When should I see a Colitis doctor near needham, MA?

    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 needham, MA?

    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 needham, MA?

    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 needham, MA?

    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 needham, MA?

    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 needham, MA?

    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 needham, MA?

    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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