The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Waco, TX

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The 20 Best Colitis Doctors near Waco, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Colitis near Waco, TX. Of these, 16 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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20 providers found
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    6600 Fish Pond Rd Ste 103, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nadege Gunn is a Gastroenterologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Gunn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Johnny D. Howton
    Experienced in Colitis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Colorectal & General Surgery

    50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Ste 105, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Howton attended University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, where he received his MD in 1990. He then went to Baylor University Medical Center Dallas, Texas, and completed his Internship in 1991 and Residency in 1995. Fellowship training was completed in 1996 at Baylor University Dallas, Texas. He is board-certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. He has a special interest in colonoscopy for the prevention of colon cancer, laparoscopic colon surgery, colon and rectal cancer. He also has a special interest and training in the treatment for hemorrhoids, including methods of treatment completed in the medical office setting.Dr. Howton takes special interest in the treatment for fecal incontinence. Many patients with fecal incontinence are sometimes embarrassed by this problem and their quality of life is affected in a negative way. He has received certification and training in the Sacral Nervous System treatment used to control fecal incontinence. Patients who have had this procedure are very happy with change it has made in their lives. When not seeing patients, Dr. Howton enjoys spending time with his family, watching his sons play sports and following Baylor athletics. Dr. Howton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Texas Digestive Disease Consultants

    2510 Ambassador Dr, Ste B, 
    Waco, TX 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Lobrano is a Gastroenterologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Lobrano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Family Health Center

    1226 Washington Ave, 
    Waco, TX 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Rainey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Rainey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    McLennan County Medical Education And Research Foundation

    1600 Providence Dr, 
    Waco, TX 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Horacio Sosa is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Sosa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Sepsis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Ascension Medical Group Providence At Sanger

    6614 Sanger Ave, 
    Waco, TX 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Wilcox is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Wilcox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Waco Gastroenterology Associates, PA

    364 Richland West Circle, Suite A, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hari Ancha is a Gastroenterologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Ancha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Waco Gastroenterology Associates, PA

    364 Richland West Circle, Suite A, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Contreras is a Gastroenterologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Contreras is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Shamyal H. Khan
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Waco Gastroenterology Associates, PA

    364 Richland West Circle, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shamyal Khan is a Gastroenterologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Endoscopy.

    Van A. Wehmeyer
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Waco

    7700 Fish Pond Rd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Adam K. Jantz
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Waco

    7700 Fish Pond Rd, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Adam Jantz is a board-certified physician, specializing in family medicine. His professional interests include treating chronic knee and shoulder injuries, hip bursitis and trigger finger with injection therapy and performing shave and punch biopsies for patients, from newborns to older adults. He is a proud member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Outside of work, Dr. Jantz enjoys spending time with family, exercising, cooking, baking, and traveling to new places. He also likes watching football, baseball, hockey and soccer. Dr. Jantz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Soni Jose is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Jose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Ascension Providence

    6901 Medical Pkwy, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Blanton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Blanton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor Scott & White Liver Consultants Of Texas-Waco

    364 Richland West Cir, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Carpenter is a Gastroenterologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Carpenter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Esophageal Varices, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Waco Gastroenterology Associates, PA

    364 Richland West Circle, Suite A, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Hanysak is a Gastroenterologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Hanysak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Waco Gastroenterology Associates, PA

    364 Richland West Circle, Suite A, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Rives is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Rives is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Waco Gastroenterology Associates, PA

    364 Richland West Circle, Suite A, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hanumantha Ancha is a Gastroenterologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Ancha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Waco Gastroenterology Associates, PA

    364 Richland West Circle, Suite A, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Boss is a Gastroenterologist in Waco, Texas. Dr. Boss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    DePaul Center

    301 Londonderry Dr, 
    Waco, TX 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roxann Samples is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waco, Texas. Dr. Samples is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Waco, 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 Waco, 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 Waco, 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 Waco, 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 Waco, 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 Waco, 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 Waco, 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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