The 20 Best Gastritis Doctors Near Me in Lexington, KY

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The 20 Best Gastritis Doctors near Lexington, KY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Gastritis near Lexington, KY. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Kathleen R. Martin
    Advanced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Gastroenterology - Lexington, KY (Suite 305)

    1401 Harrodsburg Road, Suite C 305, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    As a gastroenterologist, Kathleen Martin’s interests run the gamut from esophageal disorders and celiac disease to gastric and duodenal ulcers, and Crohn’s disease, among others. She has been practicing medicine since 1990, currently treating patients 16 and older at Saint Joseph Medical Group – Gastroenterology.Dr. Martin is on the board of Saint Joseph Medical Group, chairs the Provider Recruitment and Engagement Committee and is chief of gastroenterology for the health system.In her approach to care, she facilitates discussions with patients to help with diagnosis, treatment and medical decisions, also trying to include discussion about diet and lifestyle. “I enjoy explaining the confusing aspects of medicine to help patients make informed decisions and learn how to best manage problems,” she said. Easing any patient fears is one way she expresses humankindness. “Making an anxious person smile or laugh is a daily goal,” she said.Dr. Martin pointed to the nuns at her Catholic grade school, who encouraged her interest in science, as her inspiration for becoming a doctor.Dr. Martin received her medical degree from Hershey Medical School at Pennsylvania State University. Her internal medicine residency was at University of Louisville, where she subsequently completed basic research and a gastroenterology fellowship. Dr. Martin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastritis. Her top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology

    New Lexington Clinic

    1221 South Broadway, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Merkley is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Merkley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastritis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, and Swallowing Difficulty.

    Distinguished in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1780 Nicholasville Rd Ste 202, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Pezzi is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Pezzi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastritis. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing.

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    Experienced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology

    New Lexington Clinic

    1221 South Broadway, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    An-yu Chen is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastritis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

    Advanced in Gastritis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Gastritis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Schindler is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Schindler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastritis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Knopp is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Knopp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastritis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Massey is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Massey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastritis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Matthew S. Miller
    Experienced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Gastroenterology - Lexington, KY (Suite 202)

    160 N Eagle Creek Drive, Suite 202, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clinical Interest: Cirrhosis. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastritis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastritis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastritis
    General Surgery

    Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc

    740 S Limestone St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Joshua Steiner is a General Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Steiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastritis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastritis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Gastritis
    Hospital Medicine

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher West is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. West is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastritis. His top areas of expertise are Autonomic Dysreflexia, Low Blood Pressure, Orthostatic Hypotension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastritis
    Internal Medicine

    Healthfirst Bluegrass Pharmacy #497

    496 Southland Dr, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Adams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Adams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastritis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology

    New Lexington Clinic

    1221 South Broadway, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Ashmun is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Ashmun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastritis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Gastritis.

    Experienced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 302, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Woolfolk is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Woolfolk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastritis. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 302, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Spurlin is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Spurlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastritis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 302, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Warren Frank is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Frank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastritis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Diverticular Disease.

    Experienced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 302, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Brunner is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Brunner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastritis. His top areas of expertise are Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Intestinal Cancer, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1780 Nicholasville Rd Ste 202, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adalberto Castellanos is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Castellanos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastritis. His top areas of expertise are Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastritis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 302, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Victor Howard is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Howard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastritis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Portal Hypertension.

    Experienced in Gastritis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastritis
    General Surgery

    Baptist Health Medical Group

    4071 Tates Creek Centre Dr, Suite 202, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hameed Koury is a General Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Koury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastritis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Koury is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastritis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastritis
    General Surgery

    Baptist Health Medical Group

    4071 Tates Creek Centre Dr, Suite 202, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christian Knecht is a General Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Knecht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastritis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Knecht is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Gastritis?

    Gastritis occurs when the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed or swollen.

    Gastritis may last for only a short time (acute gastritis) or it may linger for months to years (chronic gastritis).

    When should I see a Gastritis doctor near Lexington, KY?

    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 Gastritis doctor near Lexington, KY?

    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 Gastritis doctors near Lexington, KY?

    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 Gastritis doctors near Lexington, KY?

    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 Gastritis doctor near Lexington, KY?

    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 Gastritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastritis 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 Gastritis doctor near Lexington, KY?

    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 Gastritis 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 Gastritis 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 Gastritis doctors near Lexington, KY?

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

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