The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Rhode Island, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 152 doctor with experience in Colitis near Rhode Island, US. Of these, 125 are Experienced and 27 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Colitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    General Surgery

    Affinity Physicians Llc.

    455 Toll Gate Rd, 
    Warwick, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Melissa Murphy is a colon and rectal surgeon with Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She is the Executive Chief of Surgery of Care New England in Rhode Island as well as the Chief of Surgery at Kent Hospital. She is an instructor in surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Murphy received her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and a master of public health degree from Boston University. She completed a general surgery residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Murphy is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery.Dr. Murphy practices colorectal surgery both in Boston and in Rhode Island. Her clinical interests include colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease), diverticulitis, anorectal disease, and rectal prolapse with a focus on minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopic and robotic surgery and trans anal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS). She had been named a Top Doctor by Rhode Island Monthly every year since 2013-2021. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Murphy is board certified in Surgery, General and Colon And Rectal Surgery.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    University Rehabilitation

    450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Bldg 12, 
    East Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Herman Ayvazyan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in East Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Ayvazyan 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 Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, High Cholesterol, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Dr. Ayvazyan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

    33 Staniford St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Margolis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Margolis is rated as an Advanced 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 Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hemorrhoids, and Colitis.

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    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

    33 Staniford St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Newton is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Newton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Joseph D. Pianka MD Inc.

    110 Clock Tower Sq, 
    Portsmouth, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Pianka is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Dr. Pianka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1407 S County Trl Ste 410, 
    East Greenwich, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Trupiano is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Dr. Trupiano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1407 S County Trl Ste 410, 
    East Greenwich, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Fishman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Dr. Fishman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Joseph D. Pianka MD Inc.

    110 Clock Tower Sq, 
    Portsmouth, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravi Nadimpalli is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Dr. Nadimpalli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Pedro Barros M.D. Inc

    1407 S County Trl Bldg 4, 
    East Greenwich, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Cribb is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Dr. Cribb is rated as an Advanced 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 Acute Pancreatitis, Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

    33 Staniford St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheldon Lidofsky is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Lidofsky is rated as an Advanced 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Internal Medicine Associates Inc.

    1150 Reservoir Ave Ste 201, 
    Cranston, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Morris Elevado is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cranston, Rhode Island. Dr. Elevado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

    33 Staniford St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Akerman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Akerman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates

    44 W River St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samir Shah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Shah 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 Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Shapiro is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Advanced 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, Crohn's Disease, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

    33 Staniford St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Mueller is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Mueller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Bowel Incontinence, Heartburn, and Barrett Esophagus.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Bayside Endoscopy Center LLC

    148 W River St Ste 3, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Nadelson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Nadelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Endoscopy Associates LLC

    44 W River St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alyn Adrain is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Adrain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Roland J. Desmarais M.D.

    20 Cumberland Hill Rd Unit 203, 
    Woonsocket, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tanuj Sharma is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Hemorrhoids, Macroamylasemia, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Kent County Podiatry Associates

    1050 Warwick Ave, 
    Warwick, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Lowney is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Warwick, Rhode Island. Dr. Lowney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, and Achalasia.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Specialists Inc

    45 Wells St Ste 103, 
    Westerly, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradford Lavigne is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Westerly, Rhode Island. Dr. Lavigne is rated as an Advanced 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 Barrett Esophagus, Colitis, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Colitis?

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

    When should I see a Colitis doctor in Rhode Island, US?

    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 in Rhode Island, US?

    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 in Rhode Island, US?

    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 in Rhode Island, US?

    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 in Rhode Island, US?

    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 in Rhode Island, US?

    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 in Rhode Island, US?

    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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