The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in Waxahachie, TX

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The 20 Best Colitis Doctors near Waxahachie, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Colitis near Waxahachie, TX. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Ali Akbar
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor Scott & White Digestive Diseases - Waxahachie

    Waxahachie, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ali Akbar is a board-certified gastroenterologist with a particular interest in colon cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease, liver diseases and biliary endoscopy. Dr. Akbar is a member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and is certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has published various research articles in leading gastroenterology journals. When not working, he enjoys tennis, traveling and spending time with family. Dr. Akbar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Yomi O. Fayiga
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Texas Oncology, P.A.

    1626 W. Highway 287 Business, Suite 102, 
    Waxahachie, TX 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yomi Fayiga is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Waxahachie, Texas. Dr. Fayiga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Vijay Muraliraj
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Baylor Scott & White Texas Surgical Specialists - Waxahachie

    Waxahachie, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Dr. Muraliraj is a fellowship-trained and board-certified colon and rectal surgeon who specializes in all areas of colon and rectal surgery, including robotic surgery for cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and diverticulitis as well as anal disease, including hemorrhoids and fistula disease. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, spending time with family, trying new restaurants and going to the movies. Read Dr. Muraliraj's article, ""The diverticulitis diet: Best foods to eat during a flare-up.""". Dr. Muraliraj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Ernesto Llano
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor Scott & White Digestive Diseases - Waxahachie

    Waxahachie, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernesto Llano is a Gastroenterologist in Waxahachie, Texas. Dr. Llano has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.

    Anuj R. Kandel
    Experienced in Colitis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colitis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    Texas Oncology, P.A.

    Waxahachie, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anuj Kandel is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Waxahachie, Texas. Dr. Kandel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Encopresis, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

    James W. Pickens
    Experienced in Colitis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Hospital Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Hospital Medicine - Waxahachie

    Waxahachie, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Pickens is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Waxahachie, Texas. Dr. Pickens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Acute Kidney Failure, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    John A. Bousquet
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Family Medical Center - Waxahachie

    Waxahachie, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. John Bousquet is a board-certified physician, specializing in internal medicine. His professional interest is diabetes. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family (including his six children), traveling and hunting. Dr. Bousquet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Shingles.

    Nishant S. Jayaswal
    Experienced in Colitis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Hospital Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Hospital Medicine - Waxahachie

    Waxahachie, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nishant Jayaswal is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Waxahachie, Texas. Dr. Jayaswal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Dang-quang Tran
    Experienced in Colitis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Hospital Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Hospital Medicine - Waxahachie

    Waxahachie, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dang-quang Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Waxahachie, Texas. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Sepsis, Liver Failure, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Patti G. Powell
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Family Medical Center - Waxahachie

    Waxahachie, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Patti Powell is a board-certified physician, specializing in internal medicine. Her professional interests include preventative medicine and management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and pulmonary disease. She is passionate about caring for and establishing long-term relationships with her adult patients. Dr. Powell is a proud member of the American Medical Association. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, reading, singing, playing piano and traveling. Dr. Powell also participates in service work through her church and a national mother-daughter charity league. Dr. Powell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Shingles.

    Arber Nuhaj
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Family Medicine Residency - Waxahachie

    Waxahachie, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Nuhaj is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He is passionate about academic medicine and completed the Academic Medicine Fellowship with the University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. His other professional interests include ambulatory and hospital medicine. In his free time, Dr. Nuhaj can be found spending time with his family. He also enjoys reading, running, playing soccer, traveling and going on medical missions. Dr. Nuhaj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

    Experienced in Colitis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Hospital Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie

    Waxahachie, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gretchen Bures is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Waxahachie, Texas. Dr. Bures is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Methodist Orthopaedic Surgical Associates

    Midlothian, TX 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Schwartz is a Gastroenterologist in Midlothian, Texas. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophagitis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Methodist Midlothian Medical Center

    1201 E Highway 287, 
    Midlothian, TX 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Earl Clement is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Midlothian, Texas. Dr. Clement is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    4430 E Highway 287 Ste 100, 
    Midlothian, TX 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristi Garrett is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Midlothian, Texas. Dr. Garrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Ennis Regional Medical Center

    2201 W Lampasas St, 
    Ennis, TX 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deandre Brown is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ennis, Texas. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Necrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    General And Vascular Surgery Of Ennis PA

    802 W Lampasas St, 
    Ennis, TX 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Larry Jinks is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ennis, Texas. Dr. Jinks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Sitosterolemia, Bronchitis, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    General And Vascular Surgery Of Ennis PA

    802 W Lampasas St, 
    Ennis, TX 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Silverman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ennis, Texas. Dr. Silverman 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 Bronchitis.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Neuday LLC

    1450 W Pleasant Run Rd Ste 104, 
    Lancaster, TX 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Foad Farahmand is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lancaster, Texas. Dr. Farahmand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Lymphangitis.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    2811 Duke Of Gloucester St Ste 101, 
    Desoto, TX 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janardhan Konda is an Internal Medicine provider in Desoto, Texas. Dr. Konda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie, 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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