The 20 Best Crohn's Disease Doctors Near Me in Columbia, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Crohn's Disease near Columbia, MO. Of these, 16 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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22 providers found
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Fairview Internal Medicine

    101 S Fairview Rd, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Bechtold is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Bechtold is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn's Disease, Gastric Dysmotility, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Fairview Internal Medicine

    101 S Fairview Rd, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Partyka is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Partyka is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroparesis, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Grossmann is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Grossmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Family Medicine

    Office

    305 N Keene St Ste 203, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Margaret Day is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Day is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Pulmonary Hypertension.

    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Crohn's Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Gastrointestinal Associates LLP

    210 Portland St Ste 100, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michele Diaz is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Gastrointestinal Associates LLP

    210 Portland St Ste 100, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Gerhardt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Gerhardt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Fairview Internal Medicine

    101 S Fairview Rd, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jamal Ibdah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Ibdah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Crohn's Disease, Obesity, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ebubekir Daglilar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Daglilar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jack Bragg is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Bragg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Peyser is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Peyser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Family Medicine

    Office

    305 N Keene St Ste 203, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lucas Buffaloe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Buffaloe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Opioid Use Disorder, Infectious Arthritis, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Gastrointestinal Associates LLP

    210 Portland St Ste 100, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Welsh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Welsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Gastrointestinal Associates LLP

    210 Portland St Ste 100, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Halsey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Halsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Gastroenterology
    101 S Fairview Rd, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Kistler is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Kistler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Celiac Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kistler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Fairview Internal Medicine

    101 S Fairview Rd, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashraf Almomani is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Almomani is rated as an Experienced 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 Celiac Disease, Malabsorption, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    General Surgery

    Office

    1601 E Broadway Ste 240, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reggie Vaden is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Vaden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Family Medicine

    Spectrum Health Care

    1123 Wilkes Blvd Ste 110, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashley Millham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Millham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, Vertigo, Hypothyroidism, and Infertility.

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

    Barnes Health LLC

    2101 Corona Rd Ste 102, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Drews is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Drews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 77 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Crohn's Disease
    Family Medicine

    Barnes Health LLC

    2101 Corona Rd Ste 102, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Cicero is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Cicero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Memory Loss, and Obesity in Children.

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

    Barnes Health LLC

    2101 Corona Rd Ste 102, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Vanvoorn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Vanvoorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. She is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Dementia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Hypothyroidism.

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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 near Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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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