The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Saint Joseph, MI

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The 20 Best Colitis Doctors near Saint Joseph, MI

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Colitis near Saint Joseph, MI. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Thomas R. Birris
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals Hospitalists & Intensivists St Joseph

    1234 Napier Avenue, 
    Saint Joseph, MI 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Birris is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Dr. Birris has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Intestinal Cancer, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Bruce A. Jones
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Corewell Health Gastroenterology

    3903 Hollywood Road, 
    Saint Joseph, MI 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Jones is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Dr. Jones has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals Hospitalists & Intensivists St Joseph

    1234 Napier Avenue, 
    Saint Joseph, MI 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Silviu Locovei is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Dr. Locovei has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, and Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Dr. Locovei is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Corewell Health Gastroenterology

    3903 Hollywood Road, 
    Saint Joseph, MI 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rickey Snipes is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Dr. Snipes has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Alexander T. Hinckley
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Corewell Health Primary Care Royalton

    3950 Hollywood Road, Suite 270, 
    Saint Joseph, MI 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Hinckley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Dr. Hinckley has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, Chronic Kidney Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Lakeland Hospitals At Niles And St Joseph Inc

    1234 Napier Ave, 
    Saint Joseph, MI 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Sinensky is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Dr. Sinensky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Autoimmune Hepatitis, Hepatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Edgewater Family Health PLC.

    405 Momany Dr, 
    Saint Joseph, MI 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sigita Alimenti is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Dr. Alimenti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Hypothyroidism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Edgewater Family Health PLC.

    405 Momany Dr, 
    Saint Joseph, MI 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Doyle is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Dr. Doyle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Lakeland Medical Practices

    3950 Hollywood Rd, 
    Saint Joseph, MI 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brad Ferrari is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Dr. Ferrari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Ferrari is currently accepting new patients.

    Katherine A. Keith
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

    Corewell Health Primary Care Berrien Springs

    9045 US Highway 31, Suite A, 
    Berrien Springs, MI 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Keith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Dr. Keith has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pyridoxine Deficiency, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Keith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Benton Harbor Community Pharmacy

    Benton Harbor, MI 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Fink is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Dr. Fink is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    James A. Kroeze
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Corewell Health Southwestern Medical Primary Care Bridgman

    9623 Red Arrow Highway, 
    Bridgman, MI 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Kroeze is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bridgman, Michigan. Dr. Kroeze has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Dysgenesis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Kroeze is currently accepting new patients.

    William H. Ward
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Corewell Health Primary Care Berrien Springs

    9045 US Highway 31, Suite A, 
    Berrien Springs, MI 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Ward is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Dr. Ward has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Contact Dermatitis, Cellulitis, and Acute Cystitis.

    Araceli C. Mesiona
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Araceli Mesiona-Brucal, MD

    8683 Red Arrow Highway, 
    Watervliet, MI 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Araceli Mesiona is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Watervliet, Michigan. Dr. Mesiona has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Mesiona is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Saint Joseph, MI?

    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 Saint Joseph, MI?

    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 Saint Joseph, MI?

    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 Saint Joseph, MI?

    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 Saint Joseph, MI?

    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 Saint Joseph, MI?

    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 Saint Joseph, MI?

    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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