The 20 Best Diverticular Disease Doctors Near Me in Bolivia, NC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Diverticular Disease near Bolivia, NC. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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24 providers found
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Novant Health Surgical Associates - Bolivia

    257 Hospital Dr Ne, Ste 200, 
    Bolivia, NC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bolivia, North Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Cellulitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Bladder Reconstruction, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Novant Health Surgical Associates - Bolivia

    257 Hospital Dr Ne, Ste 200, 
    Bolivia, NC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Scallion is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bolivia, North Carolina. Dr. Scallion 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 Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Novant Health Surgical Associates - Bolivia

    257 Hospital Dr Ne, Ste 200, 
    Bolivia, NC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adolfo Desandre is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bolivia, North Carolina. Dr. Desandre is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cellulitis, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Novant Health Gastroenterology - Brunswick

    13 Medical Campus Drive, Suite 102, 
    Supply, NC 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Holt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Supply, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 46 years. Dr. Holt 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 Barrett Esophagus, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Holt is board certified in Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Novant Health Gastroenterology - Brunswick

    13 Medical Campus Drive, Suite 102, 
    Supply, NC 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Murphy is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Supply, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 45 years. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ascites, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Murphy is board certified in Gastroenterology.

    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Novant Health Gastroenterology - Brunswick

    13 Medical Campus Dr NW # 102, 
    Supply, NC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Sonderling is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Supply, North Carolina. Dr. Sonderling is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diverticular Disease, Hiatal Hernia, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Office

    584 Hospital Dr NE Unit A, 
    Bolivia, NC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Benenati is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bolivia, North Carolina. Dr. Benenati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Novant Health Surgical Associates-Bolivia

    257 Hospital Dr NE Ste 200, 
    Bolivia, NC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Tillotson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bolivia, North Carolina. Dr. Tillotson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Novant Health Medical Group LLC

    13 Medical Campus Dr NW # 102, 
    Supply, NC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Allan Andrews is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Supply, North Carolina. Dr. Andrews is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Novant Health Family Medicine Pine Forest

    2950 Pine Plantation Parkway, 
    Oak Island, NC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Corina Pogodina is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oak Island, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Pogodina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Pogodina is board certified in Family Medicine.

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

    Boiling Spring Lakes Family Medicine

    3599 George II Hwy, 
    Southport, NC 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Domenic Palagruto is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Southport, North Carolina. Dr. Palagruto 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Infant Hyperglycemia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

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

    Atlantic Urology PC

    3009 Medical Plaza Ln, 
    Southport, NC 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristos Vaughan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Southport, North Carolina. Dr. Vaughan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Atlantic Urology PC

    3009 Medical Plaza Ln, 
    Southport, NC 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leigh Vaughan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Southport, North Carolina. Dr. Vaughan 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Novant Health Gastroenterology - Brunswick

    13 Medical Campus Dr NW # 102, 
    Supply, NC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Sutherland is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Supply, North Carolina. Dr. Sutherland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroparesis, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sutherland is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dosher Medica

    4222 Long Beach Rd SE, 
    Southport, NC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Bocook is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Southport, North Carolina. Dr. Bocook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Atlantic Internal Medicine PA

    16 Medical Center Dr, 
    Supply, NC 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Crane is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Supply, North Carolina. Dr. Crane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Ovarian Failure, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Kidney Stones, and Endoscopy.

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

    Novant Health New Hanover Primary Care - Brunswick Forest

    1333 South Dickinson Drive, Suites 140, 220, 
    Leland, NC 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Kellermann is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Leland, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Kellermann 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 Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Chronic Cough, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Kellermann is board certified in Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Dosher Memorial Hospital

    924 N Howe St, 
    Southport, NC 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Armstrong is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Southport, North Carolina. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

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

    Novant Health New Hanover Primary Care - Myrtle Grove

    5145 South College Road, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dean Karras is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Karras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Karras is board certified in Internal Medicine.

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

    Novant Health New Hanover Primary Care - Myrtle Grove

    5145 South College Road, 
    Wilmington, NC 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dixon Gregory is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wilmington, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Gregory 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 Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Gregory is board certified in Internal Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Bolivia, NC?

    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 Bolivia, NC?

    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 Bolivia, NC?

    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 Bolivia, NC?

    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 Bolivia, NC?

    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 Bolivia, NC?

    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 Bolivia, NC?

    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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