The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Staten Island, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 858 doctor with experience in Colitis near Staten Island, NY. Of these, 730 are Experienced, 91 are Advanced, 24 are Distinguished and 7 are Elite.

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    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    NYU Langone Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    305 E 33rd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Hudesman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Hudesman is rated as an Elite 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 Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Ileostomy.

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

    Staten Island University Hospital

    475 Seaview Ave, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Fady Haddad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Haddad 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 Heartburn, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Haddad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Wagdy F Girgis MD PC

    76 Battery Ave Ste 1, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wagdy Girgis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Girgis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, Necrosis, and Varicose Veins. Dr. Girgis is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    305 E 33rd St # 307, 
    New York, NY 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jordan Axelrad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Axelrad is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    NYU Langone Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    305 E 33rd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shannon Chang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Chang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Jill Roberts Center For Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    1283 York Ave # 9, 
    New York, NY 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ellen Scherl is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Scherl is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Scherl is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine Specialties At East 85th Street

    178 East 85th Street, 4th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Feza Remzi is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Remzi is rated as a Distinguished 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 Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Remzi is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Remzi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    129 Slosson Ave, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Constantine Yiachos is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Yiachos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    11 Ralph Place, Suite 302, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Kiranpreet Parmar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Parmar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Parmar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Mariners Residence Inc.

    2099 Forest Ave, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Akiva Bergman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Bergman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bergman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Jake Gurland M.D.

    523 Broadway, 
    Bayonne, NJ 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Dutch
    Accepting New Patients

    Ira Brooks is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bayonne, New Jersey. Dr. Brooks is rated as a Distinguished 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Brooks is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Jill Roberts Center For Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    1283 York Ave # 9, 
    New York, NY 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Randy Longman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Longman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Longman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Victory Internal Medicine P.C.

    2315 Victory Blvd, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shye Wortman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Wortman is rated as an Experienced 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 High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wortman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Victory Internal Medicine P.C.

    2315 Victory Blvd, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lazer Leifer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Leifer 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 Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity, Cellulitis, and Necrosis. Dr. Leifer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melvyn Hecht is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Hecht 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 Myoclonic Epilepsy, West Syndrome, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Experienced in Colitis
    Referral may be required

    Gastrointestinal Care Of Long Island PLLC

    6010 Bay Pkwy, Suite 801, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kadirawelpillai Iswara is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Iswara 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 Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colitis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown

    51 West 51st Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pokala Kiran is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kiran is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Kiran is board certified in Surgery and Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Kiran is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Staten Island Allergy Office PC

    11 Ralph Pl Ste 305, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natalya Chalik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Chalik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners University Physicians Group Medicine And Podiatry At Rose Avenue

    65 Rose Avenue, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Offers Telehealth

    Giulio Bianchi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Bianchi 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 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Anemia, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    457 Alter Avenue, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pretam Rampersaud is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Rampersaud is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Diverticular Disease, and Hemorrhoids. Dr. Rampersaud 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 Staten Island, NY?

    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 Staten Island, NY?

    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 Staten Island, NY?

    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 Staten Island, NY?

    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 Staten Island, NY?

    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 Staten Island, NY?

    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 Staten Island, NY?

    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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