The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in Hagerstown, MD

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The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors near Hagerstown, MD

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Hagerstown, MD. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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15 providers found
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Meritus Digestive Health Specialists

    11110 Medical Campus Rd Ste 246, 
    Hagerstown, MD 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kiranpreet Khosa is a Gastroenterologist in Hagerstown, Maryland. Dr. Khosa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diarrhea, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Pear M. Enam M.D. PA

    11110 Medical Campus Rd Ste 250, 
    Hagerstown, MD 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chintamaneni Choudari is a Gastroenterologist in Hagerstown, Maryland. Dr. Choudari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Pear M. Enam M.D. PA

    11110 Medical Campus Rd Ste 250, 
    Hagerstown, MD 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pear Enam is a Gastroenterologist in Hagerstown, Maryland. Dr. Enam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Urooj Ahmed
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Pear M. Enam M.D. PA

    11110 Medical Campus Rd Ste 250, 
    Hagerstown, MD 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Urooj Ahmed is a Gastroenterologist in Hagerstown, Maryland. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Ernest Uzicanin MD PC

    19236 Meadow View Dr, 
    Hagerstown, MD 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ernest Uzicanin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hagerstown, Maryland. Dr. Uzicanin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, Familial Hemiplegic Migraine, Mycoplasma Pneumonia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Meritus Medical Laboratory LLC

    13620 Crayton Blvd, 
    Hagerstown, MD 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Metzner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hagerstown, Maryland. Dr. Metzner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Pear M. Enam M.D. PA

    11110 Medical Campus Rd Ste 250, 
    Hagerstown, MD 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rashid Hanif is a Gastroenterologist in Hagerstown, Maryland. Dr. Hanif is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Christine P. Lewis PC

    11236 Robinwood Dr Ste 102, 
    Hagerstown, MD 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Lewis is a Gastroenterologist in Hagerstown, Maryland. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Solutions LLC

    11110 Medical Campus Rd Ste 242, 
    Hagerstown, MD 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vamshidhar Vootla is a Gastroenterologist in Hagerstown, Maryland. Dr. Vootla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Colitis, Ascites, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Solutions LLC

    11110 Medical Campus Rd Ste 242, 
    Hagerstown, MD 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Cremins is a Gastroenterologist in Hagerstown, Maryland. Dr. Cremins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Meritus Digestive Health Specialists

    11110 Medical Campus Rd Ste 246, 
    Hagerstown, MD 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nelson Ferreira is a Gastroenterologist in Hagerstown, Maryland. Dr. Ferreira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy.

    Lisa K. Higginbotham
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    WellSpan Internal Medicine - Waynesboro

    601 East Main Street, 
    Waynesboro, PA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I chose to practice medicine to help people with a variety of problems.What I want my patients to know about me:I will be as thorough and complete as possible. You can expect team work between myself and my patients.What I do when I'm not seeing patients:I enjoy spending time with my family, exercising, playing with my dogs, and traveling. Dr. Higginbotham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Wellspan Digestive Health-Waynesboro

    501 E Main St, 
    Waynesboro, PA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fawaz Hakki is a Gastroenterologist in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hakki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Wellspan Digestive Health-Waynesboro

    501 E Main St # 1, 
    Waynesboro, PA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahin Rahimian is a Gastroenterologist in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rahimian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Wellspan Internal Medicine-Waynesboro

    601 E Main St # 3, 
    Waynesboro, PA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammad Haq is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. Dr. Haq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia, Sitosterolemia, and Hypertension.

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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 Hagerstown, MD?

    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 Hagerstown, MD?

    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 Hagerstown, MD?

    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 Hagerstown, MD?

    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 Hagerstown, MD?

    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 Hagerstown, MD?

    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 Hagerstown, MD?

    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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