The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in long beach, MS

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 37 doctor with experience in Colitis near long beach, MS. Of these, 35 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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

    Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

    4500 13th St, 
    Gulfport, MS 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Gioe is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Gioe 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gioe is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

    4500 13th St, 
    Gulfport, MS 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alva Dillon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Dillon 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Dillon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gastroenterology Center

    4500 W Railroad St, 
    Gulfport, MS 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Bernheim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Bernheim is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bernheim is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    South Mississippi Heart And Vascular Institute PLLC

    1104 Broad Ave, 
    Gulfport, MS 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Belinda Alexander is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Alexander is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

    4577 13th St, 
    Gulfport, MS 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Blanks is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Blanks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypothyroidism, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

    1340 Broad Ave Ste 310, 
    Gulfport, MS 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mousa Maalouf is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Maalouf is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Maalouf is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

    4500 13th St, 
    Gulfport, MS 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hari Rao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced 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 Renovascular Hypertension, Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

    4500 13th St, 
    Gulfport, MS 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Stanich is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Stanich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Stanich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

    4500 13th St, 
    Gulfport, MS 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tricia Aultman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Aultman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Aultman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

    4500 13th St, 
    Gulfport, MS 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melantha Manns is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Manns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Manns is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

    4500 13th St, 
    Gulfport, MS 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Grady is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Grady is rated as an Experienced 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 Epidural Abscess, Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Grady is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

    4500 13th St, 
    Gulfport, MS 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ann Hughley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Hughley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Colonoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Hughley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

    4500 13th St, 
    Gulfport, MS 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Erwin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Erwin is rated as an Experienced 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 Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Erwin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

    4500 13th St, 
    Gulfport, MS 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hema Edupuganti is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Edupuganti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Cellulitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Edupuganti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

    4500 13th St, 
    Gulfport, MS 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Latonya Wilder is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Wilder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wilder is currently accepting new patients in some locations.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

    4500 13th St, 
    Gulfport, MS 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Janus Kulpa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Kulpa is rated as an Experienced 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 Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Kulpa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

    4500 13th St, 
    Gulfport, MS 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Ahmad is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Ahmad 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 HIV/AIDS, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Crohn's Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

    4500 13th St, 
    Gulfport, MS 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Malcolm Dean is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Dean is rated as an Experienced 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 Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Dean is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Memorial Physician Clinics-44th Avenue Internal Medicine

    1404 44th Ave, 
    Gulfport, MS 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mubeena Begum is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Begum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Lung Cancer, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Begum is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    The Center For Health Management

    3300 15th St, 
    Gulfport, MS 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanford Owen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Owen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Erysipelas, St. Anthony's Fire, Delirium, and Apoplexy.

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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 long beach, 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 long beach, 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 long beach, 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 long beach, 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 long beach, 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 long beach, 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 long beach, 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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