The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Fenton, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 169 doctor with experience in Colitis near Fenton, MO. Of these, 145 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Michael Heavey
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    1011 Bowles Ave., Suite 205, 
    Fenton, MO 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Dr. Heavey is board certified in internal medicine and in gastroenterology. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterology Association. He earned his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. He completed his internship, residency and a three-year gastroenterology fellowship at Loyola University Medical Center in Illinois. Dr. Heavey specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and hepatobiliary systems. He is well trained to perform a wide variety of tests, including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCPs, and endoscopic ultrasound. He is on staff at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton. ""People with gastrointestinal disease can have symptoms that affect their daily lives, sometimes significantly limiting activities that once were easy and enjoyable. It is my goal to use my training in state-of-the-art technology and techniques to provide you with comprehensive care while honoring the time-honored doctor-patient relationship to improve your quality of life."" - Michael Heavey, MD". Dr. Heavey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Enlarged Liver, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Sarah Ludlow
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    1345 Smizer Mill Road, Suite 1100, 
    Fenton, MO 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Sarah Ludlow, MD, is a board certified family medicine physician who sees patients of all ages - from birth to their senior years. Currently, Dr. Ludlow is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ludlow earned her medical degree from St. George's Medical School in Grenada and completed her family medicine residency at the Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Ne. She also holds advanced life support training in trauma, cardiac and pediatrics. Dr. Ludlow is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Physicians. She has special interest in connecting with her patients to match care and treatment specifically with their needs. ""My goal as a primary care provider is to help every patient make health care choices that best meet their individual needs."" Sarah Ludlow, MD". Dr. Ludlow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Premature Ovarian Failure, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Ruben Aymerich
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    SSM Health Medical Group

    1011 Bowles Ave., Suite 205, 
    Fenton, MO 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Ruben Aymerich, MD, board certified in gastroenterology, has been in practice in the St. Louis area for the past 10 years. As an advocate for colon cancer awareness, Dr. Aymerich emphasizes the importance of early detection and living a healthy lifestyle. ""Through appropriate screenings, colon cancer can be prevented,"" explains Dr. Aymerich. As a cycling enthusiast and triathlete, he emphasizes the importance of staying active. ""I tell my patients to live a healthy lifestyle, listen to your body, and ask your doctor if you need help."" Dr. Aymerich specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, such as reflux, celiac disease, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He is well trained to perform a variety of tests, including Infrared Coagulation - for treatment of hemorrhoids, upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, and ERCPs. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship training and residency training at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He received his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.". Dr. Aymerich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Gastric Dysmotility, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Courtney Cockerell
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group

    1011 Bowles Ave., Suite 205, 
    Fenton, MO 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Courtney Cockerell, DO, is a board eligible gastroenterologist. She graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and completed her residency at Saint Louis University. While completing her doctorate degree, Dr. Cockerell also obtained an MBA with a focus in Healthcare Leadership from Rockhurst University. After completing her residency, Dr. Cockerell became a fellow at the University of Missouri in the division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Dr. Cockerell has a special interest in gastrointestinal disorders and general gastroenterology. She is a member of the American College of Physicians, American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. ""I chose Gastroenterology because it offers the best of both worlds: continuity of care for patients with chronic conditions, as well as the procedural diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of GI issues, all the while building strong relationships with my patients educating and empowering them along the way to a better quality of life."" - Courtney Cockerell, DO". Dr. Cockerell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    St. Anthony's Physician Organization

    10012 Kennerly Rd Ste 102, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Youssef Assioun is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Assioun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Ascites, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    St. Anthony's Physician Organization

    10012 Kennerly Rd Ste 102, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yazan Abdalla is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Abdalla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    St. Anthony's Physician Organization

    10012 Kennerly Rd Ste 102, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ted Walker is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Walker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mercy Labs South LLC

    10010 Kennerly Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Faiza Bhatti is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bhatti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mercy Clinic Ibd And Gastroenterology Center

    1001 S Kirkwood Rd Ste 100, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katie Schroeder is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Schroeder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    714 Gravois Road, Suite 210, 
    Fenton, MO 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Zimmerman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fenton, Missouri. Dr. Zimmerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    3555 Sunset Office Drive, Suite 107, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Picha Moolsintong is a Gastroenterologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Moolsintong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    3555 Sunset Office Drive, Suite 107, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sajid Ansari is a Gastroenterologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ansari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Mercy Clinic East Communities

    12200 Weber Hill Rd Ste 100, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Morton Singer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Singer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Mercy Clinic East Communities

    12200 Weber Hill Rd Ste 100, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Gage is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gage is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Hospital Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Hospital Medicine | Internal Medicine
    1015 Bowles Ave., Hospitalist Group, 
    Fenton, MO 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Angelin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine in Fenton, Missouri. Dr. Angelin 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, Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    1015 Bowles Ave., 
    Fenton, MO 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dale Furukawa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fenton, Missouri. Dr. Furukawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    St. Anthony's Physician Organization

    10012 Kennerly Rd Ste 102, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jhony Doumit is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Doumit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Midwest Medical Practitioners

    5000 Cedar Plaza Pkwy Ste 300, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Danish Jabbar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Jabbar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Pachydermoperiostosis, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mercy Clinic Heart And Vascular-10012 Kennerly Suite 101

    10012 Kennerly Rd Ste 101, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Dimitroff is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Dimitroff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    13303 Tesson Ferry Rd Ste 53, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Hand is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Colitis?

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

    When should I see a Colitis doctor near Fenton, MO?

    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 Fenton, MO?

    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 Fenton, MO?

    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 Fenton, MO?

    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 Fenton, MO?

    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 Fenton, MO?

    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 Fenton, MO?

    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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