The 20 Best Crohn's Disease Doctors Near Me in Maryland, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 420 doctor with experience in Crohn's Disease near Maryland, US. Of these, 314 are Experienced, 85 are Advanced, 17 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville

    2360 West Joppa Road, Joppa Concourse STE 205, Joppa Concourse STE 205, 
    Lutherville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lazarev joined Johns Hopkins from the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, where he completed the Present-Levison advanced inflammatory bowel disease fellowship. A specialist in the diagnosis and management of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, Dr. Lazarev has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, abstracts and chapters. Dr. Lazarev is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lazarev is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Elite in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    685 W Baltimore St Ste 8-00, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raymond Cross is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Cross is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Johns Hopkins Hospital

    600 N Wolfe St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geoffrey Nguyen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Colorectal Surgery

    Medical Arts Building - Columbia

    11085 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 103, Suite 103, 
    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "A colorectal surgeon, Dr. Bafford specializes in the treatment of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and benign diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. ""These diseases are very treatable. The surgeries I perform are effective at curing cancer or treating colitis, which allows my patients back to the quality of life they want to have. It's very rewarding to see that type of recovery with so many of my patients,"" she says. Dr. Bafford's special interests include laparoscopic and robotic minimally invasive surgery, approaches that are associated with less pain and a faster recovery. Treatments she offers include surgical treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, sphincter-sparing surgery and organ preservation for rectal cancer, surgery for anorectal disorders, minimally invasive surgery for diverticulitis, treatment of rectal prolapse, and screening and therapeutic colonoscopy. Dr. Bafford has authored or co-authored numerous publications in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals and textbooks. Her research interests are in the pathophysiology of colorectal cancer, disparities in colorectal surgery and the surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease. Her passion and dedication have earned her a consistent spot on Baltimore magazine's ""Top Doctor"" lists for colon and rectal surgery. Videos Andrea Chao Bafford M.D.Colorectal Surgeon Research Summary Dr. Bafford's research has largely focused on IBD. Utilizing institutional databases and the NSQIP IBD, she has investigated perioperative outcomes in IBD patients as they relate to sex, immunosuppressive medical therapy, trauma, preoperative drainage of abscesses, and fecal diversion. She has also published on the microbiota of perianal Crohn’s disease with the help of an intramural grant. In addition, through interdepartmental collaboration, Dr. Bafford has contributed towards intestinal organoid preparation and 3D colon cancer organoid development used to study immune responses to intestinal infections, intestinal immunity, and colon cancer pathogenesis.". Dr. Bafford is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Bafford is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Center Of Maryland

    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Rai was awarded the “TOP DOC” in Gastroenterology award by Baltimore Magazine for 2016. Dr. Rai is a Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, with over 22 years of experience in this field. He is the Medical Director of Gastro Center of Maryland & Cascades Endoscopy Center and has served on the Medical Faculty at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for many years, starting in 1997. He has been in many leadership positions in the Johns Hopkins Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, including as the Medical Director, Adult Liver Transplantation and Director, Clinical Effectiveness. He completed his Gastroenterology & Hepatology Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in 1996 and completed an additional year of Advanced Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in Transplant Hepatology and Biliary Disorders. Dr. Rai is considered a national thought leader and expert in the field of Gastroenterology and Liver disease and presents regularly at national and regional meetings. He has received many awards including Excellence in Clinical Research Award from the American College of Gastroenterology, Passano Clinician Scientist Award from Johns Hopkins University, Industry Research Scholar Award & Astra-Merck Award from the American Digestive Health Foundation, among others. He has published dozens of scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals and authored many chapters for medical textbooks. He has performed over 50,000 procedures in this field and pioneered new and innovative medical techniques. Dr. Rai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Gastric Dysmotility, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Western Maryland Primary Care

    1313 National Highway, 
    Lavale, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Manish Singla, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Western Maryland Primary Care. Dr. Singla received his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his residency at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, followed by a fellowship at National Capital Consortium — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Dr. Singla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Singla is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care LLC

    10215 Fernwood Road, Suite 404, Suite 404, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    A Washington-area native, Dr. Erica R. Cohen is a highly-accomplished physician. She is a trained Inflammatory Bowel Disease specialist which gives her unique expertise in Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, microscopic colitis, and refractory c. difficile colitis infection. In addition, she treats a wide range of concerns such as celiac disease, colon cancer screening, and diverticular disease. Dr. Cohen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cohen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Western Maryland Gastroenterology

    12502 Willowbrook Road, 
    Cumberland, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Koff, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Western Maryland Gastroenterology. Dr. Koff received his medical degree from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at National Capital Consortium - Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Dr. Koff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Eosinophilic Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Koff is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care LLC

    5550 Friendship Boulevard, Suite T90, Suite T90, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kathryn E. Kirk is a gastroenterologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, Washington Hospital Center and the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center. She practices out of Capital Digestive Care’s Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group in Washington, D.C., Chevy Chase, Md. and Bethesda, Md. Dr. Kirk has an expertise in gastroesophageal reflux disease, colorectal cancer screening and irritable bowel syndrome. She has special interests in colon cancer screening and prevention, celiac disease and eosinophilic esophagitis. Dr. Kirk earned her undergraduate degree from Princeton University and her medical degree from Weill Medical College of Cornell University. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center, followed by fellowships in hepatology and gastroenterology at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Kirk is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America and the American Gastroenterological Association. Dr. Kirk has been consistently recognized as a Top Doctor by Washingtonian magazine. Dr. Kirk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Eosinophilic Colitis. Dr. Kirk is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Capital Digestive Care & Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group

    5550 Friendship Boulevard, Suite T90, Suite T90, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Ali is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Ali is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ali is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Rubenstein Child Health Building

    200 North Wolfe Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Maria Oliva is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Oliva is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Oliva is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    700 Geipe Road, Suite 230, Suite 230, 
    Catonsville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Allen Banegura is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Banegura is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Banegura is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    10710 Charter Drive, Suite 110, Suite 110, 
    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Andorsky is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Andorsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Andorsky is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    10710 Charter Drive, Suite 110, Suite 110, 
    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Biju Alex is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Alex is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Alex is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Woodholme Gastroenterology Assoc PA

    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernest Tsao is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Tsao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Hepatitis C, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Tsao is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville

    2360 West Joppa Road, Joppa Concourse STE 200, Joppa Concourse STE 200, 
    Lutherville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Marshall Bedine is an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. He earned his M.D. from the Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Bedine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhoids, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bedine is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    10710 Charter Drive, Suite 110, Suite 110, 
    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    The goal of Grishma Joy, M.D. is having clear communication with each patient. She makes sure her patients know what she is thinking and where she would like to go with their care. She makes a point to actively speak with primary care doctors and exchange emails regularly, so everyone is on the same page. Open and honest communication helps in providing quality care and satisfied patients. Learn more at www.ddamd.com. Dr. Joy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Joy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology | Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology | Hospital Medicine

    Woodholme Gastroenterology Assoc PA

    1838 Greene Tree Road, Suite 400, Suite 400, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Igbo, Spanish

    Dr. Onwueme graduated with Distinction from Yale University with dual BSc/MSc degrees in chemistry and received MD and PhD degrees from Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Clinical Fellow Harvard Medical School) and his Gastroenterology fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is currently the Director of clinical trials at Woodholme Gastroenterology and has an ardent interest in the role of microbial metabolites in gut diseases. Dr. Onwueme prizes commitment to quality and compassionate patient care to which he devotes his practice. He has expert knowledge in gut microbiology and a special interest in diarrheal diseases, disordered gut motility, autoimmune and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Onwueme is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Onwueme is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    700 Geipe Road, Suite 230, Suite 230, 
    Catonsville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Abernathy is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Abernathy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lactose Intolerance, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Abernathy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Johns Hopkins Endoscopy & Surgery Center - Columbia

    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian
    Offers Telehealth

    Gastroenterologist Florin Selaru has faculty appointments to the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center; and the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Institute of NanoBioTechnology at The Johns Hopkins University. He is a clinical expert in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and serves as the director of the Harvey M. and Lyn P. Meyerhoff Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Selaru earned his medical degree at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania. He completed his internal medicine residency at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore and completed his fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Selaru’s research focuses on the intersection of clinical medicine, engineering and biology. His research expertise is in the utilization of bioengineering tools to answer clinically relevant questions and to translate findings for use in the clinical setting. He established and leads the Selaru lab, a National Institutes of Health-funded laboratory at Johns Hopkins that focuses on inflammation, fibrosis and cancer. The Selaru lab specializes in drug and device development for inflammatory and malignant conditions, as well as tissue regeneration solutions. Some specific projects include drug development for fibrosis in the gastrointestinal tract, microrobot development for oral drug delivery, tissue engineering for fistulas and other tissue defects in IBD, and novel drug targeting approaches for inflammation and cancer. Dr. Selaru’s overarching goal is to deliver medical products and technologies to patients with IBD and cancer. Dr. Selaru is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Crohn's Disease, Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Endoscopy. Dr. Selaru is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Crohn's Disease?

    Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes the digestive tract to become inflamed and is characterized by severe diarrhea and abdominal pain. The areas of the digestive tract affected by Crohn’s disease are different depending on the person; however, it most commonly affects the small intestine and colon. Crohn’s disease is progressive and has several subtypes that are categorized by the area of the digestive tract affected. The incidence of Crohn’s disease in the U.S. and the world has been increasing; however, the reasons why are unknown. Crohn’s disease is considered to be an autoimmune disorder caused by the body’s immune system attacking normal cells and develops more frequently in people who are between the ages of 15 and 40 (but can appear earlier), who have a family history of inflammatory bowel disease, who are of Eastern European Jewish (Ashkenazi) descent, or those who smoke.

    When should I see a Crohn's Disease doctor in Maryland, US?

    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 Crohn's Disease doctor in Maryland, US?

    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 Crohn's Disease doctors in Maryland, US?

    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 Crohn's Disease doctors in Maryland, US?

    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 Crohn's Disease doctor in Maryland, US?

    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 Crohn's Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease doctor in Maryland, US?

    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 Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease doctors in Maryland, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Crohn's Disease 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 Crohn's Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Crohn's Disease 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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