The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Hershey, PA

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The 20 Best Colitis Doctors near Hershey, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Colitis near Hershey, PA. Of these, 49 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Walter Koltun is a Colorectal Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koltun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Diverticular Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    200 Campus Dr Ste 3200, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kofi Clarke is a Gastroenterologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Clarke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Celiac Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    William A. Rowe
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Central PA

    1421 Fishburn Road, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Rowe, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Gastroenterology Associates of Central PA and is affiliated with West Shore, Community Osteopathic and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. He completed his residency program at University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Dr. Rowe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gardner Syndrome.

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    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emmanuelle Williams is a Gastroenterologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Williams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    General Surgery

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricio Lynn is a General Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lynn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ileostomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Colitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    General Surgery

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Scow is a General Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Poritz is a Colorectal Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Poritz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Radiation Enteritis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Colitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    General Surgery

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nimalan Jeganathan is a General Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jeganathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Crohn's Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Mckenna is a Colorectal Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mckenna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    General Surgery

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Audrey Kulaylat is a General Surgeon in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kulaylat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Tinsley is a Gastroenterologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tinsley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Ma is an Internal Medicine provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn's Disease.

    John P. Mclaughlin
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Harrisburg Gastroenterology

    4760 Union Deposit Road, Suite 100, 
    Harrisburg, PA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mclaughlin is a Gastroenterologist in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mclaughlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Knee Replacement.

    Michael A. Veliuona
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Harrisburg Gastroenterology

    4760 Union Deposit Road, Suite 100, 
    Harrisburg, PA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael A. Veliuona, MD, specialzies in gastroenterology. He is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Veliuona completed his fellowship and residency at Penn State College of Medicine and medical degree at Flinders University of South Australia. Dr. Veliuona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Kevin C. Westra
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Harrisburg Gastroenterology

    4760 Union Deposit Road, Suite 100, 
    Harrisburg, PA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin C. Westra, DO, specializes in gastroenterology. He is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Westra completed his medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Westra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group

    845 Fishburn Rd, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexis Reedy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    500 University Dr Ste 2400, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Moyer is a Gastroenterologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Moyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    500 University Dr Ste 2400, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Dahmus is a Gastroenterologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dahmus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Gastroparesis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Penn State Health Gastroenterology

    200 Campus Dr Ste 2400, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ann Ouyang is a Gastroenterologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ouyang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastroparesis, and Encopresis.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

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    1421 Fishburn Rd, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Werkman is a Gastroenterologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Werkman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Reynolds Syndrome, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

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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 Hershey, 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 Hershey, 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 Hershey, 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 Hershey, 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 Hershey, 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 Hershey, 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 Hershey, 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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