The 20 Best Lactose Intolerance Doctors Near Me in Cleveland, OH

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Lactose Intolerance near Cleveland, OH. Of these, 29 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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31 providers found
    Distinguished in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Claire Jansson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Jansson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease, Malabsorption, Lactose Intolerance, Liver Embolization, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Jansson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2021.

    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center

    8950 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marsha Kay is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 42 years. Dr. Kay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Lactose Intolerance, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kay is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 1995.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center

    8950 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Feinberg is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Feinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Encopresis, Celiac Disease, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Endoscopy. Dr. Feinberg is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2007.

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    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance

    Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center

    8950 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Kurowski is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Kurowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kurowski is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2017.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance

    Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center

    8950 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Barry is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Barry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Celiac Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Dr. Barry is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2019.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Alberto Tapia is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Tapia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease, Malabsorption, Diarrhea, Tropical Sprue, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tapia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2019.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Lembo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 41 years. Dr. Lembo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diarrhea, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lembo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Gabbard is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Gabbard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gabbard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nayan Agarwal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 12 years. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Agarwal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2022.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shakuntala Kothari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kothari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Kothari is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1996.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prashanthi Thota is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Thota is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Internal Medicine

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Osama Karamalla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Karamalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Toxic Megacolon, Malabsorption, Hemoglobin C Disease, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    University Hospitals

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Denise Young is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Crohn's Disease, Delayed Growth, Esophagitis, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    University Hospitals

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julia Kleinhenz is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kleinhenz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Delayed Growth, Fecal Impaction, and Celiac Disease.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    University Hospitals

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maricruz Crespo is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Crespo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease, Delayed Growth, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Biliary Atresia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    University Hospitals

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Sferra is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Sferra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    University Hospitals

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carine Bou is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Bou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    North Shore Endoscopy Center

    7580 Northcliff Ave Ste 1000, 
    Brooklyn, OH 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Harris is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, Ohio. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Collagenous Colitis.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Beachwood Family Health And Surgery Center

    26900 Cedar Road, 
    Beachwood, OH 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    50+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Lever is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Beachwood, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 50 years. Dr. Lever is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Celiac Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lever is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1989.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Consultants In Gastroenterology, Beachwood

    3700 Park East Drive, Suite 100, 
    Beachwood, OH 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Pollack is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Beachwood, Ohio. Dr. Pollack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 68 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Choledocholithiasis, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pollack is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2007.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Lactose Intolerance?

    Lactose is a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products. An enzyme called lactase is needed by the body to digest lactose.

    Lactose intolerance develops when the small intestine does not make enough of this enzyme.

    When should I see a Lactose Intolerance doctor near Cleveland, OH?

    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 Lactose Intolerance doctor near Cleveland, OH?

    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 Lactose Intolerance doctors near Cleveland, OH?

    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 Lactose Intolerance doctors near Cleveland, OH?

    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 Lactose Intolerance doctor near Cleveland, OH?

    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 Lactose Intolerance doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lactose Intolerance 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 Lactose Intolerance doctor near Cleveland, OH?

    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 Lactose Intolerance 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 Lactose Intolerance 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 Lactose Intolerance doctors near Cleveland, OH?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lactose Intolerance 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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