The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Rapid City, SD

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Colitis near Rapid City, SD. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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30 providers found
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    The Endoscopy Center, LLC

    2820 Mount Rushmore Road, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathan Jaqua is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Jaqua is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Jaqua is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology. Dr. Jaqua is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Endoscopy Center, LLC

    2820 Mount Rushmore Road, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Oksana Aleksenko is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Aleksenko is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Aleksenko is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology. Dr. Aleksenko is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jamie Schaeffer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Schaeffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Schaeffer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Endoscopy Center, LLC

    2820 Mount Rushmore Road, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Blake Jones is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Jones 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jones is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sanford Health Tower Road Clinic

    3024 Tower Road, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristin Bierle is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Bierle is rated as an Advanced 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn's Disease. Dr. Bierle is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sanford Health Tower Road Clinic

    3024 Tower Road, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Liz Larson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Larson is rated as an Advanced 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 Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Crohn's Disease, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Dr. Larson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sanford Health Tower Road Clinic

    3024 Tower Road, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katie Ingle is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Ingle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Bacterial Gastroenteritis. Dr. Ingle is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center: Family Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Ingle is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sanford Health Tower Road Clinic

    3024 Tower Road, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Baertsch is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Baertsch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Enlarged Liver, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Baertsch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Sanford Health Creekside Clinic

    2822 Jackson Blvd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jon Wingert is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Wingert 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 Acquired Tracheomalacia, Tracheobronchomalacia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Wingert is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Wingert is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Endoscopy Center, LLC

    2820 Mount Rushmore Road, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erik Raborn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Raborn 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 Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis. Dr. Raborn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Endoscopy Center, LLC

    2820 Mount Rushmore Road, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Kelts is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Kelts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kelts is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology. Dr. Kelts is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sanford Health Tower Road Clinic

    3024 Tower Road, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Colette Gorder is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Gorder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Macroamylasemia, Visceromegaly, and Gas Bloat Syndrome. Dr. Gorder is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners: Family. Dr. Gorder is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Medical Arts Clinic At Rapid City Medical Center

    717 Saint Francis St, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Krysl is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Krysl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemolytic Crisis, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, Insomnia, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Krysl is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc.

    640 Flormann St, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thane Gale is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Gale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Chronic Cough, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Gale is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc.

    640 Flormann St, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marci Neilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Neilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Stenosis, Asthma in Children, Asthma, and Grass Allergy. Dr. Neilson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicole Sears is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Sears is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Cellulitis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Sears is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Mcguire is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Mcguire is rated as an Experienced 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 Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mcguire is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dale Bachwich is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Bachwich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Esophageal Varices, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Valerie Stephens is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Stephens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Spencer Steffen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Steffen 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 High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Gout, and Hypertension. Dr. Steffen 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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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 Rapid City, SD?

    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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