The 20 Best Pseudomembranous Colitis Doctors Near Me in Columbus, GA

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The 20 Best Pseudomembranous Colitis Doctors near Columbus, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Pseudomembranous Colitis near Columbus, GA. Of these, 19 are Experienced.

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    Michael N. Steinbook
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Piedmont Physicians Gastroenterology Columbus

    1117 20th Street, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Steinbook, M.D., has over 37 years of experience. He is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. He completed his medical degree at the University of Louisville and completed his residency at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Hospital Center while he served in the U.S. Army from 1981-1989.Dr. Steinbook, a retired veteran, is from the Bronx, New York and was in private practice in Columbus for over 20 years prior to joining Piedmont Physicians. Dr. Steinbook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Manisha Jakkidi
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Piedmont Physicians Gastroenterology Columbus

    1117 20th Street, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Manisha Jakkidi, M.D., is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. She completed her training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Cooper University Hospital in New Jersey, where she received awards for Outstanding Fellow of the Year, Resident of the Year and Intern of the Year in 2019, 2017 and 2016. She is a member of the American Gastroenterology Association and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. She has several peer reviewed publications and received presidential awards at national gastroenterology conferences.Her expertise includes Colorectal Cancer screening, Polypectomy, EMR, ERCP, non transplant Hepatology, Barrett's esophagus among others. Dr. Jakkidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Colonic Malakoplakia.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis

    Gastrointestinal Diseases

    1130 Talbotton Road, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pravinchandra Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Diseases

    1130 Talbotton Road, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shankar Thiruppathi is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Thiruppathi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Thiruppathi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    St. Francis Center For Digestive Disorde

    2300 Manchester Expressway, Ste201A, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Schoenborn is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Schoenborn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    St. Francis Center For Digestive Disorders

    2300 Manchester Expressway, SteC001, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gina Sam is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Sam has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Hepatitis C.

    Dennis K. Harden
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Stadium Drive

    1810 Stadium Drive Suite 100, 
    Phenix City, AL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Harden, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama, where he also completed his family medicine residency. Dr. Harden is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has over 25 years of clinical experience. Dr. Harden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Columbus Clinic P.C.

    610 19th St, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Girija Das is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Das is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Hospital Medicine

    Delphi Healthcare Partners Of Piedmont, PC

    710 Center Street, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Mariha Feliciano is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Feliciano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Hospital Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Hospital Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Muscogee Hospitalist Services, LLC

    710 Ctr St, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehmet Kutlu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Kutlu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown

    710 Center St, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arnold Forlemu is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Forlemu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine Associates Of Columbus

    1942 North Avenue, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Raborn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Raborn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Raborn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Family Medicine

    William Roundtree, M.D.

    1716 Buena Vista Road, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Roundtree is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Roundtree is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Tenosynovitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Roundtree is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

    2122 Manchester Expy, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Akash Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

    2122 Manchester Expy, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Kostromin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Kostromin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Gangrene, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Family Medicine

    St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

    2122 Manchester Expy, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Margaret Williamson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Williamson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Southeastern Gastroenterology

    2200 Hamilton Road, SteB, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Humberto Rios is a Gastroenterologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Rios has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Menetrier Disease, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Joseph R. Lewis
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Green Island

    6801 River Road Suite 101, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Lewis, Jr., M.D., has a pharmaceutical degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He earned his medical degree at the American University of Caribbean in Montserrat, British West Indies. He completed a Family Medicine Residency program at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA. Dr. Lewis is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has over 30 years of clinical experience. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pseudomembranous Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Francis Physician Practices LLC

    2300 Manchester Expy Ste A201, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Fortson is an Internal Medicine provider in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Fortson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pseudomembranous Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Pseudomembranous Colitis?

    Pseudomembranous colitis refers to swelling or inflammation of the large intestine (colon) due to an overgrowth of Clostridioides difficile (C difficile) bacteria.

    This infection is a common cause of diarrhea after antibiotic use. Not all cases of diarrhea associated with antibiotic use are due to C difficile or will progress to pseudomembranous colitis.

    When should I see a Pseudomembranous Colitis doctor near Columbus, GA?

    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 Pseudomembranous Colitis doctor near Columbus, GA?

    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 Pseudomembranous Colitis doctors near Columbus, GA?

    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 Pseudomembranous Colitis doctors near Columbus, GA?

    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 Pseudomembranous Colitis doctor near Columbus, GA?

    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 Pseudomembranous Colitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pseudomembranous Colitis 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 Pseudomembranous Colitis doctor near Columbus, GA?

    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 Pseudomembranous Colitis 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 Pseudomembranous Colitis 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 Pseudomembranous Colitis doctors near Columbus, GA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pseudomembranous Colitis 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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