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    MediFind found 53 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near St Petersburg, FL. Of these, 44 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Ohi West Medical Group LLC

      625 6th Ave S, Suite 385, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Benjamin Tharian is a Gastroenterologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Tharian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology

      Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

      601 5th Street South, Suite 620, Suite 620, 
      Saint Petersburg, FL 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. McClenathan is chief of the division of the pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. He earned his medical degree at Louisiana State University School of Medicine and completed his pediatric internship and residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and his pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition clinical and research fellowships at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Mcclenathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Lactose Intolerance, Morning Sickness, Rotor Syndrome, Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology

      Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

      Saint Petersburg, FL 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Wilsey specializes in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition in the Department of Medicine. He is the vice chair of the Division of Gastroenterology and served as chief of the medical staff from 2020-2021. In 2022, he was named Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Physician of the Year in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards. Dr. Wilsey is an advanced therapeutic endoscopist specializing in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for infants and children. He is one of a select group of gastroenterologists with this expertise internationally and across North America. At Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, he has developed and implemented multiple clinical innovations related to therapeutic endoscopy. He is an associate professor of clinical pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Additionally, he is a core faculty member of the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Pediatric Residency Training Program, where he serves as a faculty and research mentor for pediatric resident physicians. Dr. Wilsey has published more than 90 peer-reviewed research articles, review articles, case reports, consensus statements, and book chapters. He also serves as a peer reviewer for several medical journals, and is the associate editor of the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. He has delivered numerous talks nationally and internationally in the field of advanced therapeutic endoscopy, including the management of esophageal strictures. Dr. Wilsey joined the medical staff in 2002. He is also a clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of South Florida College of Medicine and a former associate program director of the University of South Florida Pediatric Residency Training Program. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed his pediatric residency at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital, followed by fellowship training in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Wilsey sees patients at the following location: Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg 601 5th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: 727-822-4300 Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Study finds possible link between long COVID and mystery hepatitis in kids, Today Show - NBC (June 17, 2022) Is COVID-19 Related to Pediatric Cases of Hepatitis? Verywell Health (June 28, 2022). Dr. Wilsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Atresia, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Baycare Medical Group, Inc.

      620 10th St N, Suite 3c, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mihir Patel is a Gastroenterologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Baycare Medical Group, Inc.

      620 10th St N, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Amy Strickland is a Gastroenterologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Strickland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Family Medicine
      1201 5th Ave N, Suite 401, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Reilly is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Reilly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Reilly is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Professional Healthcare Of Pinellas LLC

      1839 Central Ave, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients

      Rabee Korbaj is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Korbaj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Korbaj is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Professional Healthcare Of Pinellas LLC

      1839 Central Ave, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Russian
      Accepting New Patients

      Tatiana Arkhipenko is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Arkhipenko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Arkhipenko is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Professional Healthcare Of Pinellas LLC

      1839 Central Ave, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Lim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, High Potassium Level, Rhabdomyolysis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lim is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      2112 16th St N, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Girish Patel is a Gastroenterologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      620 10th Street N., 
      St. Petersburg, FL 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Harry Sperber is a Gastroenterologist in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Sperber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Indigestion, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      620 10th Street N., 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nicholas Kozlov is a Gastroenterologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Kozlov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      4855 1st Ave N, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Wharton is a Gastroenterologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Wharton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Fecal Impaction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Family Medicine

      Professional Healthcare Of Pinellas LLC

      5500 Dr Mlk Jr St N, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Pedro Morales is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Morales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Morales is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Florida Digestive Specialists

      5651 49th St N, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (5.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German
      Accepting New Patients

      Jayaprakash Kamath is a Gastroenterologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Kamath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kamath is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      Florida Digestive Specialists

      5651 49th St N, 
      St Petersburg, FL 
       (5.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nimal Patel is a Gastroenterologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastritis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      7017 Central Ave, 
      Saint Petersburg, FL 
       (6.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ernst Bontemps is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Bontemps is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      6225 66 St N, 
      Pinellas Park, FL 
       (6.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Neil Bajwa is a Gastroenterologist in Pinellas Park, Florida. Dr. Bajwa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      3001 Executive Dr, Suite 130, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dilip Ghanekar is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Ghanekar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
      Gastroenterology

      West Central Gastroenterology Llp

      3001 Executive Dr, Suite 130, 
      Clearwater, FL 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Staffetti is a Gastroenterologist in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Staffetti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 St Petersburg, FL?

      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 St Petersburg, FL?

      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 St Petersburg, FL?

      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 St Petersburg, FL?

      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 St Petersburg, FL?

      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 St Petersburg, FL?

      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 St Petersburg, FL?

      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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