The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in Connecticut, US

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The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors in Connecticut, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 336 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Connecticut, US. Of these, 241 are Experienced, 83 are Advanced, 11 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Jeffrey Hyams
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis

    Connecticut Children's Medical Center

    282 Washington St, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Hyams is a Pediatrics provider in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Hyams is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Stamford Health Medical Group Colon & Rectal Surgery

    29 Hospital Plz Ste 604, 
    Stamford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marilee Freitas is a Colorectal Surgeon in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Freitas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Connecticut GI: Norwich

    105 Wawecus St, 
    Norwich, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenna Koliani is a Gastroenterologist in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Koliani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Koliani is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    36 Seabury Ave, 
    Ledyard, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lorna Charles is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ledyard, Connecticut. Dr. Charles is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Serotonin Syndrome, and Colitis.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    HHC Physician Services PLLC

    2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360, 
    Hamden, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Ginsburg is a Gastroenterologist in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Ginsburg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Central Connecticut Gastroenterology LLC

    2400 Tamarack Ave Ste 101, 
    South Windsor, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Wysocki is a Gastroenterologist in South Windsor, Connecticut. Dr. Wysocki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    300 George St Fl 6, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Judy Cho is a Gastroenterologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Cho is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Appendectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Cardiology Consultants Of Westchester

    15 Valley Dr, 
    Greenwich, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Felice Zwas is a Gastroenterologist in Greenwich, Connecticut. Dr. Zwas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Middlesex Gastroenterology Associates

    14 Jones Hollow Road, 
    Malborough, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lucian Gorgan is a Gastroenterologist in Malborough, Connecticut. Dr. Gorgan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Cardiology Consultants Of Westchester

    15 Valley Dr, 
    Greenwich, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neda Khaghan is an Internal Medicine provider in Greenwich, Connecticut. Dr. Khaghan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    21 South Rd Ste 100, 
    Farmington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Smedley is a Gastroenterologist in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Smedley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    HHC Physician Services PLLC

    2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360, 
    Hamden, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Grunwald is a Gastroenterologist in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Grunwald is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Tenesmus, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery

    Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building

    800 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikram Reddy is a General Surgeon in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Magdi M. Khalil
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group - Gastroenterology

    133 Scovill St, Ste 101, 
    Waterbury, CT 
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Magdi Khalil is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Khalil has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Hemorrhoids, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khalil is currently accepting new patients.

    Lisa M. Rossi
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Connecticut Gastroenterology Associates PC

    1000 Asylum Ave, Ste 3212, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Rossi is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Rossi has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Berdon Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rossi is currently accepting new patients.

    Carol A. Petruff
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Prime HealthCare PC

    44 Dale Rd, Ste 204, 
    Avon, CT 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carol Petruff is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Petruff has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Petruff is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael S. Butensky
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Connecticut Gastroenterology Associates PC

    506 Cromwell Ave, Ste 101, 
    Rocky Hill, CT 
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Butensky is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Dr. Butensky has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Butensky is currently accepting new patients.

    Radhika N. Ayyagari
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Prime HealthCare PC

    44 Dale Rd, Ste 204, 
    Avon, CT 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Radhika Ayyagari is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Ayyagari has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ayyagari is currently accepting new patients.

    Sohaib Jamil
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Saint Francis Hospital And Medical Center

    114 Woodland St, Ms-20902, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sohaib Jamil is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Jamil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Jamil is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Middlesex Gastroenterology Associates

    12 Bokum Road, 
    Essex, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nadeem Hussain is a Gastroenterologist in Essex, Connecticut. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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 in Connecticut, US?

    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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