The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in centereach, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 148 doctor with experience in Colitis near centereach, NY. Of these, 136 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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148 providers found
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Specialists At Smithtown

    222 Middle Country Road, Suite 106, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Markowitz is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Markowitz is rated as a Distinguished 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Markowitz is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics/Gastroenterology and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Markowitz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners At Smithtown

    222 Middle Country Road, Suite 330, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Deborah Weiss is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Weiss 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 Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Weiss is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Weiss is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    601 Portion Rd Ste 2, 
    Lk Ronkonkoma, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Blessan Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lk Ronkonkoma, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Smithtown Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing Care

    391 N Country Rd, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Olena Guzhva is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Guzhva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Lung Metastases, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Guzhva is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwell Health Physician Partners At Smithtown

    222 Middle Country Road, Suite 330, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Purow is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Purow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Purow is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology. Dr. Purow is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Healthsource Medical Services Medford PLLC

    1743 N Ocean Ave, 
    Medford, NY 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Ryder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Medford, New York. Dr. Ryder 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 Idiopathic Edema, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Ryder is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Digestive Disease Care PC

    235 N Belle Mead Ave, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syeda Hossain is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Hossain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Proctitis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    16 Stony Brook Ave Rm 20, 
    Stony Brook, NY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Yang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Yang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Colorectal Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgery And Smith Institute For Urology At Smithtown

    222 Middle Country Road, Suite 211, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shirley Shih is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Shih 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 Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Diverticular Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Shih is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Shih is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Mather Medical Group

    125 Oakland Avenue, Suite 204, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Halyna Chykyda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Chykyda 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 COVID-19, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chykyda is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Urgent Care Of New York PLLC

    2112 Middle Country Rd, 
    Centereach, NY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Derek Mattimoe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Centereach, New York. Dr. Mattimoe 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 Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    St James HRF

    273 Moriches Rd, 
    Saint James, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahmood Afghani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint James, New York. Dr. Afghani 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    3 Technology Dr, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Sun is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Sun is rated as an Experienced 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 Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    3 Technology Dr, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Buscaglia is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Buscaglia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    3 Technology Dr, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Clores is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Clores 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 Ascites, Hepatitis, Macroamylasemia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Excel Urgent Care Of Nesconset PLLC

    465 Smithtown Blvd, 
    Nesconset, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Opkar Chawla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nesconset, New York. Dr. Chawla 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 Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Digestive Disease Care PC

    235 N Belle Mead Ave, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Blank is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Blank is rated as an Experienced 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastritis, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Stony Brook Surgical Associates Ufpc

    37 Research Way, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Smithy is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Smithy 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 Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Smithy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Stony Brook Surgical Associates Ufpc

    37 Research Way, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Deborah Nagle is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Nagle 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 Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Nagle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    North Shore Medical Group Of The Mount Sinai School Of Medicine

    59 Southern Blvd, 
    Nesconset, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Radzik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nesconset, New York. Dr. Radzik is rated as an Experienced 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 Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Low Sodium Level. Dr. Radzik 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 centereach, 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 centereach, 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 centereach, 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 centereach, 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 centereach, 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 centereach, 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 centereach, 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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