The 20 Best Proctitis Doctors Near Me in Charlottesville, VA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Proctitis near Charlottesville, VA. Of these, 23 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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32 providers found
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health Digestive Health At Primary Care Center

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis Kumral is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Kumral is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease, Collagenous Colitis, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kumral is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Proctitis
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    UVA Health Digestive Health Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Traci Hedrick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Hedrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Hedrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health Digestive Health Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Friel is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Friel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Friel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health Digestive Health Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sook Chan is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Chan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Rectal Prolapse, Anal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachary Dickson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Dickson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Dr. Dickson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health Digestive Health At Primary Care Center

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Worthington is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Worthington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Worthington is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health Digestive Health At Primary Care Center

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vanessa Shami is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Shami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shami is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health Digestive Health At Primary Care Center

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cynthia Yoshida is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Yoshida is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Yoshida is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health Digestive Health At Primary Care Center

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeanetta Frye is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Frye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Frye is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health Digestive Health At Primary Care Center

    1221 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Doran is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Doran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Malnutrition, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Doran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health Digestive Health Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Copland is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Copland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Diarrhea, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Copland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Behm is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Behm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Behm is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health Digestive Health Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Tuskey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Tuskey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Tuskey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robin Legallo is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Legallo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Infantile Digital Fibromatosis, Esophagitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Internal Medicine

    UVA Health Digestive Health Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Wentworth is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Wentworth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Addison's Disease, Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Jaundice, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Wentworth is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital

    500 Martha Jefferson Dr, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Brijbassie is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Brijbassie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Pancreatectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Brijbassie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital

    500 Martha Jefferson Drive, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Arnold is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Arnold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Arnold is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology - 2027. Dr. Arnold is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastro Health

    1139 East High Street #203, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Diego Gomez is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Collagenous Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gomez is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology - 2027. Dr. Gomez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastro Health

    1139 East High Street #203, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Balaban is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Balaban is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Lymphocytic Colitis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Balaban is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology - 2027. Dr. Balaban is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Proctitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastro Health

    1139 East High Street #203, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elliot Smith is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proctitis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Watermelon Stomach, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - 2027. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Proctitis?

    Proctitis is an inflammation of the rectum. It can cause discomfort, bleeding, and the discharge of mucus or pus.

    When should I see a Proctitis doctor near Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Proctitis doctor near Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Proctitis doctors near Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Proctitis doctors near Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Proctitis doctor near Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Proctitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Proctitis 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 Proctitis doctor near Charlottesville, VA?

    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 Proctitis 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 Proctitis 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 Proctitis doctors near Charlottesville, VA?

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

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