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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Normal, IL. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    OSF Cancer Center - Surgery

    210 Saint Joseph Drive, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Tsoraides is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Tsoraides is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Tsoraides is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    OSF Cancer Center - Surgery

    210 Saint Joseph Drive, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gareth Mcgee is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Mcgee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Mcgee is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    OSF Medical Group - Gastroenterology

    1505 Eastland Drive Suite 500, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu

    Nikhil Kalva is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Kalva is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kalva is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Pain Medicine

    Gastro Intestinal Institute LLC

    2200 Jacobssen Dr Ste A, 
    Normal, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Matter is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Matter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Heartburn, Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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

    OSF Medical Group - Primary Care

    2200 Fort Jesse Road Suite 110, 
    Normal, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Low Potassium Level, Sitosterolemia, and Gitelman Syndrome. Dr. Liu is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1228 Towanda Ave Ste 1, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Clark is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Clark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    OSF Medical Group - Gastroenterology

    1505 Eastland Drive Suite 500, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Mahkri is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Mahkri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mahkri is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    OSF Medical Group - Gastroenterology

    1505 Eastland Drive Suite 500, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Omar Khokhar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Khokhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Khokhar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Carle Bromenn Medical Center

    1304 Franklin Ave, 
    Normal, IL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Deweert is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Deweert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Osf Medical Group-Primary Care-Normal

    2200 Fort Jesse Rd Ste 110, 
    Normal, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Sheppard is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Sheppard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Consultants LTD

    1302 Franklin Ave Ste 4800, 
    Normal, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Koszyk is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Normal, Illinois. Dr. Koszyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Medical Hills Internists

    1401 Eastland Dr, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sven Klauss is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Klauss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

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

    Medical Hills Internists

    1401 Eastland Dr, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andre Francois is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Francois is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Macroamylasemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Eastland Medical Plaza Surgicenter

    1505 Eastland Dr, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elaine Welch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Welch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Heartburn.

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

    Office

    9 Heartland Dr Ste C, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jordan Forney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Forney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Insomnia, Obesity in Children, and Herpetic Stomatitis.

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

    Office

    9 Heartland Dr Ste C, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Houghton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Houghton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses St. Anthony's Fire, Erysipelas, Vitamin D Deficiency, Insomnia, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

    Office

    9 Heartland Dr Ste C, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Pilcher is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Pilcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Breast Cancer.

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

    Dermatology And Mohs Surgery Institute LTD.

    3024 E Empire St, 
    Bloomington, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sasikala Royyuru is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Royyuru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Normal, 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 Normal, 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 Normal, 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 Normal, 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 Normal, 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 Normal, 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 Normal, 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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