The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in gaithersburg, MD

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 159 doctor with experience in Colitis near gaithersburg, MD. Of these, 133 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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159 providers found
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    20528 Boland Farm Rd, 
    Germantown, MD 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Josephine Osire is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Osire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Acute Cystitis, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Osire is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Montgomery County

    9850 Key West Avenue, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carmelo Cuffari is a Gastroenterologist and a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Cuffari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, and Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome. Dr. Cuffari is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1997 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1994. Dr. Cuffari is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Montgomery County

    9850 Key West Avenue, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Bader is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Bader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Celiac Disease. Dr. Bader is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1995.

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    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Ciampa is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Ciampa is rated as an Advanced 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Indigestion, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ciampa is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Friedberg is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Friedberg is rated as an Advanced 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 Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Friedberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Park is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Birns Gloger And Witten MD PC

    9711 Medical Center Dr Ste 308, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Gloger is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Gloger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Gloger is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Montgomery Anesthesia Care LLC

    15005 Shady Grove Rd Ste 200, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Barathi Sivasailam is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Sivasailam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Indigestion, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Proctitis. Dr. Sivasailam is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Consultants PA

    14955 Shady Grove Rd Ste 150, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Jager is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Jager is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jager is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Disease Consultants PA

    14955 Shady Grove Rd Ste 150, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leigh Lurie is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Lurie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Indigestion, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Portal Hypertension. Dr. Lurie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Internal Medicine Asociates Of Montgomery Village

    18550 Office Park Dr, 
    Montgomery Village, MD 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Balnath Bhandary is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Montgomery Village, Maryland. Dr. Bhandary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Obesity, and Food Allergy. Dr. Bhandary is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid Atlantic States Inc

    655 Watkins Mill Rd, 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sam Hash is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Hash 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 Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), COVID-19, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid Atlantic States Inc

    655 Watkins Mill Rd, 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mubarak Hassan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Ethmoiditis, Flu, Asthma in Children, and Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome. Dr. Hassan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid Atlantic States Inc

    655 Watkins Mill Rd, 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jyotsna Mareedu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Mareedu 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 Sepsis, Pneumonia, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Ureteroscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    T. Ann Tonnu M.D. LLC

    9057 Shady Grove Ct, 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tuanh Tonnu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Tonnu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Jaundice, Campylobacter Infection, and Hepatitis B. Dr. Tonnu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Ravi Passi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Passi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Passi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sneha Patel is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Diarrhea. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic
    Accepting New Patients

    Fisehatsion Mehari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Mehari is rated as an Experienced 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 Stroke, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Sepsis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mehari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    9901 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Cohen 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, Ogilvie Syndrome, COVID-19, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    9901 Medical Center Dr, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fatima Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Sepsis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 gaithersburg, MD?

    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 gaithersburg, MD?

    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 gaithersburg, MD?

    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 gaithersburg, MD?

    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 gaithersburg, MD?

    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 gaithersburg, MD?

    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 gaithersburg, MD?

    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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