The 20 Best Colitis Doctors Near Me in bristol, VA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Colitis near bristol, VA. Of these, 29 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Advanced Internal Medicine

    320 Steeles Rd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Dixon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Dixon 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 Pendred Syndrome, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Dixon is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dixon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    BHMA Hospitalists- BRMC

    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hetvi Joshi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Joshi 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 Sepsis, Collapsed Lung, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Joshi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Joshi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Etsu Family Physicians Of Bristol

    208 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Culp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Culp is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Culp is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Etsu Family Physicians Of Bristol

    208 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Clarity is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Clarity is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Clarity is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Clarity is currently accepting new patients.

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

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Bristol

    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roland Garretson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Garretson is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Garretson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Garretson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Gastroenterology

    1 Medical Park Blvd., 
    Bristol, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Brinson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Brinson 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Brinson is board certified in  . Dr. Brinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    BHMA Hospitalists- BRMC

    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohmad Tantary is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Tantary is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Metastases, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Tantary is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Bristol

    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Parviz Gholami is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Gholami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gholami is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gholami is currently accepting new patients.

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

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Bristol

    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Panetta is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Panetta 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Esophageal Varices, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Panetta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Panetta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Bristol

    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Welch is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Welch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Welch is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Welch is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neelendu Dey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Dey 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 Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dey is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Prince is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Prince 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 Diverticular Disease, Lung Cancer, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Prince is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Prince is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Franklin Goldwire is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Goldwire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Goldwire is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Goldwire is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bukola Afilaka is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Afilaka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Afilaka is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Afilaka is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine And Pediatric Associates, P.C.

    350 Steeles Rd, # 2, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bernard Grunstra is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Grunstra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphocytic Colitis, Colitis, Heart Attack, and Low Potassium Level. Dr. Grunstra is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Grunstra is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Abingdon Internal Medicine

    322 Valley St NE, 
    Abingdon, VA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joe Rupe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Abingdon, Virginia. Dr. Rupe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Central Pain Syndrome, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Rupe is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2001 Euclid Ave, 
    Bristol, VA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Uzoma Obuekwe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bristol, Virginia. Dr. Obuekwe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Vitamin D Deficiency, Glossitis, and Pernicious Anemia. Dr. Obuekwe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Peachtree Inpatient Consulting

    324 Leslie Ct, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Reece is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Reece is rated as an Experienced 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 Morning Sickness, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    240 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Swenson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Swenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Swenson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Strategic Anesthesia Services LLC

    235 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Garieann Fish is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Fish is rated as an Experienced 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fish 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 bristol, VA?

    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 bristol, VA?

    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 bristol, VA?

    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 bristol, VA?

    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 bristol, VA?

    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 bristol, VA?

    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 bristol, VA?

    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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