The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Brandon, MS

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 82 doctor with experience in Colitis near Brandon, MS. Of these, 59 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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82 providers found
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Merit Health Rankin

    350 Crossgates Blvd, 
    Brandon, MS 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shuja Yousuf is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Brandon, Mississippi. Dr. Yousuf is rated as an Advanced 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 Visceromegaly, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Yousuf is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Runnels is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Runnels is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Runnels is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    St Dominic's Family Medicine-Brandon

    1297 W Government St, 
    Brandon, MS 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Hellrung is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brandon, Mississippi. Dr. Hellrung is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Hellrung is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Merit Health Rankin

    350 Crossgates Blvd, 
    Brandon, MS 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohamed Alfaris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brandon, Mississippi. Dr. Alfaris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Arrest, Flu, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Alfaris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Merit Health Rankin

    350 Crossgates Blvd, 
    Brandon, MS 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danurius Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brandon, Mississippi. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced 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 Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Fecal Impaction, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Merit Health Rankin

    350 Crossgates Blvd, 
    Brandon, MS 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brandon, Mississippi. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Tietz Syndrome, Costochondritis, Muscle Spasms, and Opisthotonos.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Mea Primary Care Plus LLC

    342 Gilchrist Dr, 
    Pearl, MS 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashley Alphonse is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pearl, Mississippi. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Alphonse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and H1N1 Influenza. Dr. Alphonse is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Lakeland Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC

    3680 Lakeland Ln, 
    Jackson, MS 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Estes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Estes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 142 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Estes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Mea Primary Care Plus LLC

    507 Lakeland Pl, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Suggs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Suggs 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 Bronchitis, Cellulitis, Flu, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Suggs is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Mississippi State Hospital

    3550 Highway 468 W, 
    Whitfield, MS 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Whitney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whitfield, Mississippi. Dr. Whitney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Ethmoiditis.

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

    Office

    1030 River Oaks Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vonda Reeves-Darby is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Reeves-Darby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colonic Malakoplakia, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reeves-Darby is currently accepting new patients.

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

    River Oaks Hospital LLC

    1030 River Oaks Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stewart Boyd is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Boyd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Boyd is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Petro is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Petro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Petro is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Wilson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colonic Malakoplakia, Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Brannan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Brannan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Brannan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Milner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Milner is rated as an Advanced 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 Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Childhood Volvulus, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Milner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Reed Hogan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Hogan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hogan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ralph Vance is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Vance is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 77 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Vance is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Advanced in Colitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jane-claire Williams is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2510 Lakeland Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Underwood is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Underwood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Underwood is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Brandon, MS?

    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 Brandon, MS?

    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 Brandon, MS?

    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 Brandon, MS?

    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 Brandon, MS?

    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 Brandon, MS?

    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 Brandon, MS?

    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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