The 20 Best Diverticular Disease Doctors Near Me in bristol, CT

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 188 doctor with experience in Diverticular Disease near bristol, CT. Of these, 132 are Experienced, 53 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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188 providers found
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UConn John Dempsey Hospital

    263 Farmington Ave, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Girard is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Girard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Cholecystitis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Girard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Connecticut Health Center

    263 Farmington Ave, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Shames is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Shames is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cellulitis, Cholecystitis, Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Bristol Gastroenterology Associates P.C.

    25 Newell Rd Ste E36, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salam Zakko is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Zakko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Bristol Gastroenterology Associates P.C.

    25 Newell Rd Ste E36, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Smiley is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Smiley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    440 New Britain Ave Ste 1, 
    Plainville,, CT 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Brown is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Plainville,, Connecticut. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    462 Queen St, 
    Southington,, CT 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christine Bartus is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Southington,, Connecticut. Dr. Bartus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Bartus is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Saint Mary's Hospital - Surgery

    56 Franklin St, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Palesty is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Palesty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Necrosis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Palesty is board certified in American Board Of General, Surgery. Dr. Palesty is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Waterbury Hospital

    64 Robbins St, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Zhongqiu Zhang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    25 Newell Rd, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kara Emmett is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Emmett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Levator Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Proctitis, and Anal Fissure.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine

    Bristol Hospital

    41 Brewster Rd, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Davina Dube is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Dube is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome, Gastric Dysmotility, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Bristol Gastroenterology Associates P.C.

    25 Newell Rd Ste E36, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Ramsey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Ramsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lactose Intolerance, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Bristol Primary Care, LLC

    665 Terryville Ave Unit 2, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kalpesh Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Referral may be required

    Bristol Health General Surgery

    25 Newell Rd Ste D28, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rainer Bagdasarian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Bagdasarian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    22 Pine St, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jayme Mickelson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mickelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hypertension. Dr. Mickelson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mickelson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    625 Clark Ave, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Trager is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Trager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subacute Combined Degeneration, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Anemia, and Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Referral may be required

    Gab Prescriptions Inc

    25 Collins Rd, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Kaye is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Kaye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Kaye is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Referral may be required

    Gab Prescriptions Inc

    25 Collins Rd, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Allen Currier is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Currier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Currier is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Clinical Bridge

    209 Main St, 
    Southington, CT 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katarzyna Wadolowski is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Southington, Connecticut. Dr. Wadolowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Wadolowski is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Connecticut GI PC – Farmington

    21 South Rd, Ste 100, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brisas Truncali is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Truncali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tenesmus, Hemorrhoids, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Truncali is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Truncali is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group - Gastroenterology

    133 Scovill St, Ste 101, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Magdi Khalil is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Khalil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Hemorrhoids, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khalil is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Khalil is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Diverticular Disease?

    Diverticula are small, bulging sacs or pouches that form on the inner wall of the intestine. Diverticulitis occurs when these pouches become inflamed or infected. Most often, these pouches are in the lower part of the large intestine (colon).

    When should I see a Diverticular Disease doctor near bristol, CT?

    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 Diverticular Disease doctor near bristol, CT?

    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 Diverticular Disease doctors near bristol, CT?

    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 Diverticular Disease doctors near bristol, CT?

    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 Diverticular Disease doctor near bristol, CT?

    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 Diverticular Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diverticular 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 Diverticular Disease doctor near bristol, CT?

    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 Diverticular 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 Diverticular 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 Diverticular Disease doctors near bristol, CT?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diverticular 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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