The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in Scottsdale, AZ

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The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors near Scottsdale, AZ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 182 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Scottsdale, AZ. Of these, 127 are Experienced, 44 are Advanced, 9 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Az - Gi

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Ha is a Gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Ha is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Mustafa Nawaz
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Banner Health Center Plus At Arcadia

    4200 East Camelback Road, Suite 202, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Nawaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Barnet Dulaney Eye Center

    3333 E Camelback Rd Ste 122, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wayne Kuhl is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Kuhl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Transcobalamin Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Dr. Kuhl is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    G & E Ltd

    3501 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 320, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Akshay Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Colitis, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    G & E Ltd

    3501 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 320, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deepa Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diverticular Disease, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Arizona Digestive Health

    5111 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 151, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Prabhakar Swaroop is an Internal Medicine provider in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Swaroop is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Swaroop is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    5111 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 151, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Shaughnessy is a Gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Shaughnessy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Crohn's Disease, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Sanjay M. Ahluwalia
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Advanced Gastroenterology

    455 N Mesa Dr, Ste 8W, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    We have designed a Digestive health practice especially for you, our patient, by providing a comprehensive array of healthcare to you and by building a strong partnership together.Everything we do at Advanced Gastroenterology is geared toward providing you with nothing less than the best possible care. Dr. Ahluwalia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Childhood Volvulus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Wahid Wassef
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Banner - University Medicine

    1441 North 12th Street, Floor 3, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy traveling, music, painting and spending quality time with my family. Dr. Wassef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Eugene Kim
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Banner - University Medicine Colon & Rectal Surgery Clinic

    1441 North 12th Street, Floor 3, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy spending quality time with friends and family, which helps me maintain a balanced life outside of my medical practice. I'm also passionate about home improvements, always looking for ways to enhance my living space. in addition to my work, I take pride in mentoring residents in the surgery department, guiding the next generation of medical professionals. Outside of work, I enjoy staying active by playing tennis and hiking, both of which help me stay physically fit and mentally refreshed. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Roshni Kundranda
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Banner Health Center

    8901 East Raintree Drive, Suite 150, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and children. I like traveling, reading, music and art. Dr. Kundranda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Arizona Digestive Health

    603 W Baseline Rd Ste 200, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Grade is a Gastroenterologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Grade is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastric Dysmotility, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy. Dr. Grade is currently accepting new patients.

    Dalbir Sandhu
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Dignity Health Medical Group Gastroenterology - St. Joseph's

    500 W Thomas Rd, Suite 100, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dalbir Sandhu is a Gastroenterologist in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sandhu is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    AZ - Cancer GI

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Leighton is a Gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Leighton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mayo Clinic Building Scottsdale

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shabana Pasha is a Gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Pasha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mayo Clinic Building Scottsdale

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Heigh is a Gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Heigh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Ashley R. Casano
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Arizona Advanced Surgery

    2945 S Dobson Rd, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    When I'm not working, I love spending time with my family and friends. I am an avid reader and love a good book with a cup of coffee. I also enjoy cycling, hiking and yoga. Dr. Casano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ureteroscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    AZ - Cancer Surgery

    5777 E Mayo Blvd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tonia Young is a Colorectal Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Young is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    G & E Ltd

    3501 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 320, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Franklin Lewkowitz is a Gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Lewkowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, and Chronic Erosive Gastritis.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    3501 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 336, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janet Reiser is a Gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Reiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Ulcerative Colitis?

    Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by the development of ulcers in the lining of the digestive tract, which most often affect the colon and rectum. While ulcerative colitis can occur at any age, it most frequently appears between the ages of 15 and 30, or after the age of 60. There are several types of ulcerative colitis that are categorized by the area of the digestive tract affected by the disease, such as ulcerative proctitis (inflammation of area closest to the rectum), proctosigmoiditis (inflammation of the sigmoid colon and rectum), left-sided colitis (inflammation of descending colon, sigmoid colon, and rectum), pancolitis (inflammation of the entire colon), and a rare form of ulcerative colitis known as acute severe ulcerative colitis (severe inflammation of entire colon). Ulcerative colitis can also affect other areas of the body, causing inflammation of the skin, eyes, liver, joints, and back.

    When should I see an Ulcerative Colitis doctor near Scottsdale, AZ?

    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 an Ulcerative Colitis doctor near Scottsdale, AZ?

    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 Ulcerative Colitis doctors near Scottsdale, AZ?

    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 Ulcerative Colitis doctors near Scottsdale, AZ?

    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 an Ulcerative Colitis doctor near Scottsdale, AZ?

    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 Ulcerative Colitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ulcerative 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 an Ulcerative Colitis doctor near Scottsdale, AZ?

    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 Ulcerative 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 Ulcerative 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 Ulcerative Colitis doctors near Scottsdale, AZ?

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

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