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

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The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors near Naperville, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 95 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Naperville, IL. Of these, 77 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Sushama Gundlapalli
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Suburban Gastroenterology, Ltd.

    1243 Rickert Dr., 
    Naperville, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sushama Gundlapalli is a Gastroenterologist in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Gundlapalli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Menetrier Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Marc I. Brand
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery
    430 Warrenville Road, Suite 310, 
    Lisle, IL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Providing the best care for patients is more than understanding a condition and providing state-of-the-art treatment. I focus on understanding how the condition and its treatment affects the patient and family to choose the best treatment option for each person. I involve the patient and family in the decision process, educating them on the condition and how well each treatment option can help them reach their goals. Dr. Brand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cellulitis, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Darren Kastin
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Suburban Gastroenterology, Ltd.

    1243 Rickert Dr., 
    Naperville, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darren Kastin is a Gastroenterologist in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Kastin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Menetrier Disease, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Shivani Kiriluk
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Suburban Gastroenterology, Ltd.

    1243 Rickert Dr., 
    Naperville, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Shivani Kiriluk is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Kiriluk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Menetrier Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Praveen Mettu
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Suburban Gastroenterology, Ltd.

    1243 Rickert Dr., 
    Naperville, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Praveen Mettu is a Gastroenterologist in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Mettu has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. He is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Gonzalo Pandolfi
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Suburban Gastroenterology, Ltd.

    1243 Rickert Dr., 
    Naperville, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Gonzalo Pandolfi is a Gastroenterologist in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Pandolfi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Syed Zaidi
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Rush Copley Medical Group

    Aurora, IL 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Zaidi is a Gastroenterologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Zaidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Kabir Julka
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    1221 N Highland Ave 2nd Fl, 
    Aurora, IL 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kabir Julka is a Gastroenterologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Julka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Janaki Patel
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    1221 N Highland Ave 2nd Fl, 
    Aurora, IL 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janaki Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Esophagitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Endoscopy.

    Amar Bansal
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    1221 N Highland Ave 2nd Fl, 
    Aurora, IL 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amar Bansal is a Gastroenterologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Barrett Esophagus, Indigestion, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Navdeep Chehl
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    100 Spalding Drive, Suite 300, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I pride myself in delivering exceptional, compassionate patient care. My personalized approach combines communication, transparency and empathy with evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic expertise. I am committed to implementing advanced technology and cutting-edge therapies into everyday clinical practice. Dr. Chehl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Matthew B. Smith
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    430 Warrenville Road, Suite 310, 
    Lisle, IL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    39+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Practicing medicine and having patients trust me to the extent that they are able to share their personal problems is a privilege. I believe it is important to listen to the concerns of my patients and to educate them so that together we can decide on a plan to treat their symptoms or disease. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Sharif Zubair
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    25 N Winfield Rd Ste 420, 
    Winfield, IL 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharif Zubair is a Gastroenterologist in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Zubair is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Adam Schriedel
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1331 W. 75th St., Suite 201, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Schriedel, MD, a primary care physician at Endeavor Health, specializes in internal medicine with a focus on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and coronary artery disease. Drawing from personal experiences with chronic illness in his family, he takes a long-term, collaborative approach to care that emphasizes continuity and connection. Dr. Schriedel aims to understand patients within the context of their lives, helping them manage health concerns both during and between visits. Dr. Schriedel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Rakesh Marwaha
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine | Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine | Bariatric Medicine

    Rakesh Marwaha, MD, SC

    1190 S. Naper Blvd, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rakesh Marwaha is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Bariatric Medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Marwaha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

    Hiam Eldewek
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1220 Hobson Rd., Suite 104, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Hiam Eldewek, DO, a family medicine and obesity medicine physician at Endeavor Health, provides primary care across all stages of life. She emphasizes long-term relationships, health education and preventive care. Dr. Eldewek helps patients understand their health needs and supports them in achieving goals that promote independence and quality of life. Dr. Eldewek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Robert Winiecki
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine | Geriatrics

    Robert A. Winiecki, MD

    1500 Eisenhower Ln., Suite 700, 
    Lisle, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German

    Robert Winiecki is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Lisle, Illinois. Dr. Winiecki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Umang Patel
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    7530 Woodward Ave., Suite A, 
    Woodridge, IL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I'm an Internal Medicine Specialist, with over 25 years of experience providing care. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Heliodoro Medina
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    25 N Winfield Rd Ste 420, 
    Winfield, IL 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heliodoro Medina is a Gastroenterologist in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Medina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Arvin K. Bhatia
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    25 N Winfield Rd Ste 420, 
    Winfield, IL 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arvin Bhatia is a Gastroenterologist in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Bhatia has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, 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 Naperville, 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 Naperville, 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 Naperville, 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 Naperville, 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 Naperville, 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 Naperville, 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 Naperville, 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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