"Voted by patients and peers around the country to be named the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's first-ever recipient of the organization's prestigious Healthcare Hero Award, Tauseef Ali, MD, FACP, FACG is board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. Dr. Ali is chief of the gastroenterology medical staff section at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City, leads the hospital's Crohn's and colitis program and facilitates monthly CCFA IBD support groups. He specializes in inflammatory bowel disease and has clinical interests in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, colorectal screening, hemorrhoid banding and general gastroenterology. He is an assistant clinical professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and author of the book, ""Crohn's & Colitis for Dummies.""". Dr. Ali is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

David Roberts is a Gastroenterologist in Edmond, Oklahoma. Dr. Roberts is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Matt Blankenship is a Gastroenterologist in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Blankenship is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Carter is an assistant professor of surgery and an OU Health physician working in partnership with the Crohn's and Colitis Center at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital. He provides exceptional care for patients for a wide range of digestive health conditions. Dr. Carter enjoys working with patients and their family members to help improve their quality of life. Dr. Carter graduated summa cum laude from the University of Oklahoma. He earned his medical degree and completed residency at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. Carter finished a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas, Texas. He has provided colorectal care for more than a decade to Oklahomans. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Carter specializes in colon cancer, rectal cancer, anorectal disease, and inflammatory bowel disease, among other conditions. He offers robotic-assisted surgical solutions in cases when they best serve patients' needs. Dr. Carter cares for adults. He accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Carter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

Ryan Schafer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Dr. Schafer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Amitabh Saha is a Colorectal Surgeon in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Saha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Encopresis, Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Summer Kirby is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Dr. Kirby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Hypothyroidism, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Hussein Bitar is a Gastroenterologist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Bitar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Patrick Volak is a Gastroenterologist in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Volak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Satish Arora is a Gastroenterologist in Norman, Oklahoma. Dr. Arora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Ravinder Kurella is a Gastroenterologist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Kurella is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Allan Weston is a Gastroenterologist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Weston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Choledocholithiasis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

George Salem is a Gastroenterologist in Edmond, Oklahoma. Dr. Salem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

William Simpson is a Gastroenterologist in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Jeffery Blonsky is a Gastroenterologist in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Dr. Blonsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Blonsky is currently accepting new patients.

Harvey Tatum is an Internal Medicine provider in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Tatum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Brandon Conkling is a Gastroenterologist in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Dr. Conkling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Portal Hypertension, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Conkling is currently accepting new patients.

Douglas Kliewer is a Gastroenterologist in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Kliewer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colitis, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Aatish Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Christian Clark is a Gastroenterologist in Vinita, Oklahoma. Dr. Clark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.