The 20 Best Crohn's Disease Doctors Near Me in Saint Cloud, MN

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The 20 Best Crohn's Disease Doctors near Saint Cloud, MN

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 10 doctor with experience in Crohn's Disease near Saint Cloud, MN. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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

    CentraCare Digestive Center

    1900 CentraCare Cir, Ste 2400, 
    St Cloud, MN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Kraft is a Gastroenterologist in St Cloud, Minnesota. Dr. Kraft is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1200 6th Ave N, 
    Saint Cloud, MN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Tanner is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Dr. Tanner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    CentraCare Interventional Endoscopy

    1406 6th Ave N, 
    St Cloud, MN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I completed my internal medicine training at the University of Minnesota, and my general gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Thereafter, I stayed at Mayo for an additional year pursuing additional training in interventional endoscopy procedures.|Following my training, I was appointed as instructor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and was part of the interventional endoscopy team at Massachusetts General Hospital from 2019 until 2021. I decided to return to Minnesota given my roots in the state and to help build the interventional endoscopy program at St. Cloud Hospital. I am an Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.|As Director of Interventional Endoscopy, I strive to provide excellent and evidence-based medical care and delineate areas of unmet needs and opportunities for discovery.|My area of interest and work includes clinical outcomes in interventional endoscopy, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Ultrasound, Bariatric endoscopy, and other therapeutic endoscopy techniques. I also have an interest in endoscopic resection of premalignant and early malignant gastrointestinal lesions. I performed the first endoscopic full-thickness resection of a colon cancer site at Massachusetts General Hospital and started this program here at St. Cloud Hospital in 2021. I also started the Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) Program at CentraCare in April 2023.|Why I Love My Work|My parents and uncles were physicians, and I was able to appreciate the unique opportunity and privilege of working closely with patients and their families. No matter how difficult a diagnosis is, there is always hope, a plan and a way to deal with it. Healing has many facets. Few careers offer this privilege!|What I enjoy most about my job is the ability to know patients well and work with them and their families to come up with a plan that works best for their situation. Although we study diseases and conditions often presented uniformly in textbooks, no two patients are identical in how an illness affects them.|I have done my residency, fellowship, and an advanced endoscopy fellowship training in Minnesota. I came to appreciate the quality of life that Minnesota offers. Minnesota is home to towering medical facilities, among which CentraCare is a major institution with excellent resources, incredible infrastructure and outstanding colleagues that allow me to better treat patients and offer them the best diagnostic and therapeutic options.|Getting to Know Me|Central Minnesota is a beautiful community with a tradition of solidarity in a state known for its natural beauty and enthralling landscape. I am a big film aficionado. In fact, I was familiar with Glencoe, Minnesota, years before I came here through Louis Malle works, the famous French film director. I am also a big rock, jazz and blues fan!. Dr. Bazerbachi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreas Transplant.

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    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1900 Centracare Cir, 
    Saint Cloud, MN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scot Hutton is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Dr. Hutton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Crohn's Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Benign Esophageal Stricture, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    CentraCare Digestive Center

    1900 CentraCare Cir, Ste 2400, 
    St Cloud, MN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Hammond is a Gastroenterologist in St Cloud, Minnesota. Dr. Hammond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    CentraCare Digestive Center

    1900 CentraCare Cir, Ste 2400, 
    St Cloud, MN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I aim to provide care that is modern and based on the current best medical science and delivered with a personalized and empathetic touch. My clinical interests include endoscopic procedures, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, Clostridium difficile infection and gut microbiome.|Why I Love My Work|I was motivated to go into medicine because I enjoy science, solving mysteries and getting to know people. The hands-on, technical aspect of endoscopy and the complexities of the liver and digestive process have interested me ever since my first exposure to the specialty of gastroenterology in medical school. I have never lost that interest.|One of the things I enjoy most about my job is getting to know each patient’s story. I also enjoy endoscopic procedures and gathering as much information as I can from these tests. The size and quality of the GI group led me to join CentraCare in 1999.|Getting to Know Me|I like central Minnesota because it is close to the Twin Cities, the lakes and North Woods region and my family in North Dakota. Outside of work, I enjoy biking, photography, genealogy, reading history and biographies, gardening, horseback riding and amateur cooking. Dr. Bollinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Banti's Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    CentraCare Health System

    1900 Centracare Cir, 
    Saint Cloud, MN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randy Saliares is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Dr. Saliares is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    CentraCare Digestive Center

    1900 CentraCare Cir, Ste 2400, 
    St Cloud, MN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaclyn Jacobs is a Gastroenterologist in St Cloud, Minnesota. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1900 Centracare Cir, 
    Saint Cloud, MN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Nelson is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Esophagitis.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Internal Medicine

    CentraCare Digestive Center

    1900 Centracare Cir Ste 2400, 
    Saint Cloud, MN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Roberts is an Internal Medicine provider in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 near Saint Cloud, MN?

    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 near Saint Cloud, MN?

    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 near Saint Cloud, MN?

    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 near Saint Cloud, MN?

    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 near Saint Cloud, MN?

    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 near Saint Cloud, MN?

    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 near Saint Cloud, MN?

    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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