The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Temple, TX

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The 20 Best Colitis Doctors near Temple, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Colitis near Temple, TX. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Vu N. Nguyen
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Nguyen has been recognized as a Top Doc 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Morning Sickness, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Scott & White Memorial Hospital

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Jeffries is a Gastroenterologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Jeffries is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    James T. Sing
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. James Sing is a board-certified physician with a subspecialty in gastroenterology. His professional interests include pancreatic and biliary disorders and gastrointestinal oncology. Dr. Sing is passionate about using his gifts for healthcare to serve his adult patients. He is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He is also a proud Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterological Association. Outside of work, Dr. Sing enjoys spending time with family, including his children. He also likes raising cattle, hunting, fishing and participating in Bible study. Dr. Sing is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Raymond G. Duggan
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Duggan is a Gastroenterologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Duggan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Christopher Johnson
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Johnson is a board-certified gastroenterologist specializing in the care of Inflammatory bowel disease - Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis. He also cares for patients with a wide range of other GI disorders. He is active in clinical research including clinical trials to develop new treatments for IBD. He places a high priority on open communication with his patients and shared decision-making. Dr. Johnson's areas of expertise include the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, microscopic colitis, C. difficile, celiac disease, colorectal cancer screening, eosinophilic esophagitis and acid reflux. Connect with Dr. Johnson: Baylor College of Medicine Christopher Johnson, MD, PhD | LinkedIn Dr. Johnson on Doximity. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Roger W. Kylberg
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple Downtown

    409 W Adams Ave, 
    Temple, TX 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Roger Kylberg is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. His professional interests include multigenerational family care and geriatrics. Dr. Kylberg is passionate about treating patients, from children to older adults, whom he considers friends and neighbors, through therapeutic partnership. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Texas Medical Association. Outside of work, Dr. Kylberg enjoys spending time with family, running and reading. Dr. Kylberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Scott & White Memorial Hospital

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Erickson is a Gastroenterologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Christopher D. Williams
    Experienced in Colitis
    Experienced in Colitis

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Williams is a Gastroenterologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Jonathan C. Ramirez
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Jonathan Ramirez is a board-certified physician specializing in gastroenterology. His professional interests include endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, esophageal manometry, pH testing and gastrointestinal problems, such as liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease and pancreaticobiliary disease. Outside of work, Dr. Ramirez enjoys spending time with family, including his wife and two sons, and cheering on the Texas Longhorns football team. Dr. Ramirez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Visceromegaly, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Niket Sonpal
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi

    Dr. Niket Sonpal is a native of Long Island, NY and a graduate of the Medical University of Silesia – Hope Medical Institute in Poland. After completing his residency in internal medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, he was selected to be the 2013?2014 Chief Resident at Lenox Hill Hospital–Northshore LIJ Health System. Dr. Sonpal has completed his Fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Sonpal's areas of expertise include acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease), colitis, colon polyps and cancer, Crohn’s disease, gallbladder and biliary tract disease, gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn, GERD), hepatitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), nutritional problems, pancreatitis, and peptic ulcer disease. Dr. Sonpal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Diarrhea, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Umavathy Manoharan
    Experienced in Colitis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Hospital Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Umavathy Manoharan is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Manoharan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Lung Metastases, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery.

    Murali Jatla
    Experienced in Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Specialty Clinic - Temple

    1901 SW H K Dodgen Loop, 
    Temple, TX 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Murali Jatla is a pediatric gastroenterologist with a passion for taking care of children and knows that having a child that isn’t feeling well is stressful for a family. He enjoys partnering with families to provide the highest quality, compassionate care in a friendly setting. Dr. Jatla is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, and the American Association of Physician Leadership. He is certified in pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology by the American Board of Pediatrics, and he has a particular interest in medical education, physician leadership and governance. When not working, Dr. Jatla enjoys travel, spending time with his family, swimming, hiking, cooking and eating healthy. Dr. Jatla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Delayed Growth, Encopresis, and Bowel Incontinence.

    Robert Fatter
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Ascension Medical Group Temple Primary Care

    1905 SW H K Dodgen Loop, 
    Temple, TX 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Fatter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Fatter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

    Aubrey N. Schmidt
    Experienced in Colitis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Hospital Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple

    546 N Kegley Rd, 
    Temple, TX 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aubrey Schmidt is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Salmonella Enterocolitis, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Chandana T. Chakka
    Experienced in Colitis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Hospital Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple

    546 N Kegley Rd, 
    Temple, TX 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chandana Chakka is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Chakka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, Gangrene, Heart Attack, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Steve Sibbitt
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple

    546 N Kegley Rd, 
    Temple, TX 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steve Sibbitt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Sibbitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    1901 Veterans Memorial Dr, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Storms is a Gastroenterologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Storms is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Center For Diagnostic Medicine-Temple

    1605 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Westwick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Westwick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Scott & White Memorial Hospital

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph White is a Gastroenterologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Scott & White Memorial Hospital

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Pfanner is a Gastroenterologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Pfanner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Crohn's Disease, Hepatitis C, Visceromegaly, and Endoscopy.

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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 Temple, TX?

    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 Temple, TX?

    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 Temple, TX?

    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 Temple, TX?

    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 Temple, TX?

    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 Temple, TX?

    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 Temple, TX?

    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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