The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Erie, PA

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The 20 Best Colitis Doctors near Erie, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Colitis near Erie, PA. Of these, 16 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Robert M. Schwartz
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Hamot Center For Digestive Health, Bayfront Digestive Disease

    100 Peach Street, Suite 200, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Schwartz, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Bayfront Digestive Disease, and is affiliated with UPMC Hamot. He completed his medical degree at New York Medical College, his residency at Beth Israel Medical Center, and his fellowship at Westchester Medical Center. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Ascites, Visceromegaly, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Scott P. Henry
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Regional Health Services Inc

    3406 Peach St, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Henry, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Bayfront Digestive Disease and is affiliated with UPMC Hamot. He completed his medical degree at New York Medical College and residency and fellowship at North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Henry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Presque Isle. Colon And Rectal Surgery

    4125 W Ridge Rd, 
    Erie, PA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Bansidhar is a Colorectal Surgeon in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bansidhar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastric Dysmotility, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Pavan K. Jain
    Advanced in Colitis
    Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in Colitis
    Hospital Medicine

    UPMC Hamot Faculty Specialists Hospitalists

    201 State Street, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Pavan Kumar Hastimal Jain, MD, specializes in hospital medicine and is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Chautauqua Hospitalist Department, UPMC Hamot Faculty Specialists Hospitalists, and UPMC Northwest Hospitalists and is affiliated with UPMC Chautauqua and UPMC Hamot. Dr. Hastimal Jain received his medical degree from Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and completed residences at Bangalore Hospital, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and St. Mary's Hospital. Dr. Jain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Mark G. Weisenfluh
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    UPMC Hamot Faculty Specialists Hospitalists

    201 State Street, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Weisenfluh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Weisenfluh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Bayfront Digestive Disease Associates PC

    100 Peach St Ste 200, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Levy is a Gastroenterologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Levy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Medical Associates Of Erie

    2010 W 38th St, 
    Erie, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Viviano is a Gastroenterologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Viviano has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Lecom Health Millcreek Community Hospital

    5515 Peach St, 
    Erie, PA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thadeus Dapash is a Gastroenterologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dapash is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gastritis, Intestinal Cancer, Osteotomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    UPMC Hamot

    201 State St, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tariq Beeharry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Beeharry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Sepsis, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Saint Vincent Internal Medicine

    145 W 23rd St Ste 101, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vladislava Buntic is a Gastroenterologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Buntic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Ulcerative Colitis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Saint Vincent Internal Medicine

    145 W 23rd St Ste 101, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dinesh Khera is a Gastroenterologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Ulcerative Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Saint Vincent Internal Medicine

    145 W 23rd St Ste 101, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Segun Abogunde is a Gastroenterologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abogunde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    David Almeida MD MBA PhD Professional Services PLLC

    2005 W 8th St Ste 200, 
    Erie, PA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bharathi Voora is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Voora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, and Dementia.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Medical Associates Of Erie

    2010 W 38th St, 
    Erie, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Wismer is a Gastroenterologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wismer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Medical Associates Of Erie

    2010 W 38th St, 
    Erie, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Milie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Milie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Opioid Use Disorder, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Medical Associates Of Erie

    2010 W 38th St, 
    Erie, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Fierro is a Gastroenterologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fierro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Keystone Rehabilitation Systems Inc

    5930 Old French Rd, 
    Erie, PA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Mclaughlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mclaughlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Lecom Health Millcreek Community Hospital

    5515 Peach St, 
    Erie, PA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Farris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Farris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Erysipeloid, ECHO Virus, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Charles Bonnet Syndrome.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Lecom Health Millcreek Community Hospital

    5515 Peach St, 
    Erie, PA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randy Edwards is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Edwards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Opioid Use Disorder, Tracheitis, Headache, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Saint Vincent Medical Education And Research Institute Inc.

    2828 Sterrettania Rd, 
    Erie, PA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Overare is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Overare is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Empyema, Chronic Cough, and Sinusitis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Colitis?

    Colitis is swelling (inflammation) of the large intestine (colon).

    When should I see a Colitis doctor near Erie, PA?

    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 Erie, PA?

    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 Erie, PA?

    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 Erie, PA?

    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 Erie, PA?

    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 Erie, PA?

    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 Erie, PA?

    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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