The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in Elgin, IL

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The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors near Elgin, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 79 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Elgin, IL. Of these, 56 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Sunil T. Joseph
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    745 Fletcher Dr, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunil Joseph is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Joseph is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Ascites, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Gregory R. Gambla
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    745 Fletcher Dr, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Gambla is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Gambla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gastric Dysmotility, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    745 Fletcher Dr, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Losurdo is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Losurdo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Rajesh S. Pillai
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    745 Fletcher Dr, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajesh Pillai is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Pillai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Jennifer M. Kang
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    1435 N Randall Rd, Ste 107, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Kang is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Kang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gardner Syndrome.

    Sonia S. Godambe
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    745 Fletcher Dr, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sonia Godambe is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Godambe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Ascites, Enlarged Liver, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Wei M. Sun
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    745 Fletcher Dr, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Offers Telehealth

    Wei Sun is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    William A. Levis
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    745 Fletcher Dr, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Levis is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Levis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Acute Pancreatitis, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    745 Fletcher Dr, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Liem is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Liem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    745 Fletcher Dr, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Kosirog is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Kosirog is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

    Dale L. Coy
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dale Coy is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Coy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    745 Fletcher Dr, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Dorfmeister is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Dorfmeister is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Enlarged Liver, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group LLC

    745 Fletcher Dr, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Stinneford is an Internal Medicine provider in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Stinneford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Robert E. Langman
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    552 Randall Rd, 
    Southelgin, IL 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Langman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Southelgin, Illinois. Dr. Langman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Congenital Hypothyroidism, and Thyroid Dysgenesis.

    Todd Gephart
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    1141 E. Main St., Suite 105, 
    East Dundee, IL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    My approach to care is an interactive model where my patients and I work together to find an individualized treatment program for their long term health and well being. Dr. Gephart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manish Bhuva is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Bhuva is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Internamed PC

    1975 Lin Lor Ln Ste 285, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sergei Lipov is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Lipov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Elgin Gastroenterology SC

    745 Fletcher Dr Ste 202, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Kosinski is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Kosinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Barrett Esophagus, Diarrhea, Crohn's Disease, and Endoscopy.

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

    Northern Illinois Medical Associates

    1750 N Randall Rd, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Asad Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Northern Illinois Medical Associates

    1750 N Randall Rd, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hina Nawab is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Nawab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Obesity in Children, Ascites, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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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 Elgin, IL?

    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 Elgin, IL?

    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 Elgin, IL?

    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 Elgin, IL?

    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 Elgin, IL?

    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 Elgin, IL?

    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 Elgin, IL?

    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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