The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in ship bottom, NJ

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Colitis near ship bottom, NJ. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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15 providers found
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Island Medical Professional Association

    1812 Long Beach Blvd, 
    Ship Bottom, NJ 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harry Larkin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ship Bottom, New Jersey. Dr. Larkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Larkin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Poonam Soni MD, PC

    697 Mill Creek Road, Suite 1, 
    Manahawkin, NJ 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Poonam Soni is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Dr. Soni 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 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Soni is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Soni is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Medical Associates Of Ocean County

    1301 Route 72 West, Suite 300, 
    Manahawkin, NJ 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Koerner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Dr. Koerner 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 Diverticular Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Ascites, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Koerner is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine and American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Koerner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Southern Ocean Medical Center

    1140 Route 72 West, 
    Manahawkin, NJ 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Waseem Butt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Dr. Butt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Butt is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Butt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Southern Ocean Medical Center

    1140 Route 72 West, 
    Manahawkin, NJ 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Rafeeq Ahmed is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ahmed is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ahmed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Envision Hospital Medicine

    1140 Route 72 West, Southern Ocean Medical Center, 
    Manahawkin, NJ 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Irfana Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Dr. Khan 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Sepsis, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Khan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and National Institutes Of Health. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Medical Associates Of Ocean County

    1301 Route 72 West, Suite 300, 
    Manahawkin, NJ 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neelam Gidwaney is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Dr. Gidwaney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gidwaney is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gidwaney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Poonam Soni MD, PC

    697 Mill Creek Road, Suite 1, 
    Manahawkin, NJ 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shikhar Soni is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Dr. Soni 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 Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Soni is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Soni is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Envision Emergency Physicians

    1140 Route 72 West, Southern Ocean Medical Center, 
    Manahawkin, NJ 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leigh Buenvenida is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Dr. Buenvenida 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 Rabies, Lymphangitis, Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, and Parainfluenza. Dr. Buenvenida is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center and National Institutes Of Health.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Ocean Medical Center

    1140 Route 72 W, 
    Manahawkin, NJ 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Augustine Unuigbe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Dr. Unuigbe 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 Vasoconstriction, Low Sodium Level, Low Potassium Level, and Neurotoxicity Syndromes.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Ocean Medical Center

    1140 Route 72 W, 
    Manahawkin, NJ 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pinakin Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Gastrointestinal Bleeding.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Ocean Medical Center

    1140 Route 72 W, 
    Manahawkin, NJ 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chi Zar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Dr. Zar 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 Low Sodium Level, Low Potassium Level, Sepsis, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Ocean Medical Center

    1140 Route 72 W, 
    Manahawkin, NJ 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dimple Chhatlani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Dr. Chhatlani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Low Sodium Level, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Ocean Medical Center

    1140 Route 72 W, 
    Manahawkin, NJ 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Atia Hashim is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Dr. Hashim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hashim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Experienced in Colitis

    HMH - Primary Care - Forked River

    701 Route 9, 
    Forked River, NJ 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Braunwell-Iii is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Forked River, New Jersey. Dr. Braunwell-Iii 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 Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Shingles. Dr. Braunwell-Iii is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians.

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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 ship bottom, NJ?

    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 ship bottom, NJ?

    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 ship bottom, NJ?

    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 ship bottom, NJ?

    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 ship bottom, NJ?

    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 ship bottom, NJ?

    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 ship bottom, NJ?

    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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