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

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The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors in Kansas, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 146 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Kansas, US. Of these, 115 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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146 providers found
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Ascension Medical Group Via Christi On Founders' Circle-Gastroenterology

    1947 N Founders Cir, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Kilgore is a Gastroenterologist in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Kilgore 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, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Mowery Clinic LLC

    737 E Crawford St, 
    Salina, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lavelle Ellis is an Internal Medicine provider in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Ellis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Kansas Gastroenterology

    3121 N Webb Rd, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Lievens is a Gastroenterologist in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Lievens is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mowery Clinic LLC

    737 E Crawford St, 
    Salina, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Johnson is a Gastroenterologist in Salina, Kansas. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Westglen Gi Consultants

    7230 Renner Rd, 
    Shawnee, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ervin Eaker is a Gastroenterologist in Shawnee, Kansas. Dr. Eaker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Kansas Gastroenterology

    3121 N Webb Rd, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Estephan Zayat is a Gastroenterologist in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Zayat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Crohn's Disease, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Benjamin M. Martin
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    10710 Nall Avenue, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Martin is a Colorectal Surgeon in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Martin 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Bladder Reconstruction, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

    John H. Ashcraft
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    The University Of Kansas Hospital

    10710 Nall Avenue, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Ashcraft is a Colorectal Surgeon in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Ashcraft has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ashcraft is currently accepting new patients.

    John A. Bonino
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Ambulatory Surgery Center

    10720 Nall Avenue, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Bonino is a Gastroenterologist in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Bonino has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bonino is currently accepting new patients.

    Mark A. Molos
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Westglen Gi Consultants

    7230 Renner Rd, 
    Shawnee, KS 
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Molos is a Gastroenterologist in Shawnee, Kansas. Dr. Molos has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and 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, and Barrett Esophagus.

    Mollie J. Jackson
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    College Square Medical Pavilion

    12000 West 110th Street, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mollie Jackson is a Gastroenterologist in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Jackson has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Collagenous Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

    Shadi Hamdeh
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Ambulatory Surgery Center

    10720 Nall Avenue, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shadi Hamdeh is a Gastroenterologist in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Hamdeh has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hamdeh is currently accepting new patients.

    Saurabh Kapur
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Ambulatory Surgery Center

    10720 Nall Avenue, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saurabh Kapur is a Gastroenterologist in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Kapur has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kapur is currently accepting new patients.

    Tuba Esfandyari
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Ambulatory Surgery Center

    10720 Nall Avenue, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tuba Esfandyari is a Gastroenterologist in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Esfandyari has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Esfandyari is currently accepting new patients.

    Phani A. Attaluri
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Olathe Medical Pavilion A - Gastroenterology

    20375 West 151st Street, Suite 350, 
    Olathe, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Phani Attaluri is a Gastroenterologist in Olathe, Kansas. Dr. Attaluri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Attaluri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colorectal Surgery Associates- Overland Park

    4370 W 109th St Ste 350, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benyamine Mizrahi is a Colorectal Surgeon in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Mizrahi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colorectal Surgery Associates- Overland Park

    4370 W 109th St Ste 350, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lina O'brien is a Colorectal Surgeon in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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

    Quivira Internal Medicine

    10601 Quivira Rd Ste 200, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Sankoorikal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Sankoorikal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Sankoorikal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kansas Orthopaedic Center, PA

    2450 N Woodlawn Blvd, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Salyers is an Internal Medicine provider in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Salyers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Esophageal Varices, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Salyers is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ascentist Management

    4550 W 109th St Ste 200, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neal Erickson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Colonoscopy, and Vertebroplasty.

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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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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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