The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in biddeford, ME

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near biddeford, ME. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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14 providers found
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Nordx

    1 Medical Center Dr, 
    Biddeford, ME 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kellen Hipp is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Biddeford, Maine. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hipp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Gastritis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Southern Maine Health Care

    2 Livewell Dr, 
    Kennebunk, ME 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Thompson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kennebunk, Maine. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Intermed

    100 Gannett Dr Ste C, 
    South Portland, ME 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Emery is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Portland, Maine. Dr. Emery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, and Gout. Dr. Emery is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    25 Long Creek Dr, 
    South Portland, ME 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Kleeman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in South Portland, Maine. Dr. Kleeman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northern Light Mercy Gastroenterology

    155 Fore River Pkwy Ste 130, 
    Portland, ME 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Catherine Mccrann is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Mccrann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mainehealth Adult Specialty Care

    48 Gilman St, 
    Portland, ME 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Pizzo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Pizzo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Office

    25 Long Creek Dr, 
    South Portland, ME 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Yu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Portland, Maine. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Colitis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    887 Congress St Ste 320, 
    Portland, ME 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Russell is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Russell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Encopresis, Celiac Disease, and Crohn's Disease.

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

    Mercy Fore River Express Care

    175 Fore River Pkwy, 
    Portland, ME 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Scrobola is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Scrobola 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 Cellulitis, Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northern Light Mercy Outpatient Specialty And Surgery Center

    155 Fore River Pkwy, 
    Portland, ME 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Hsu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Hemorrhoids.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mainehealth Adult Specialty Care

    48 Gilman St, 
    Portland, ME 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Grunwald is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Grunwald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mainehealth Adult Specialty Care

    48 Gilman St, 
    Portland, ME 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Kilby is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Kilby is rated as an Experienced 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 Hepatitis, Jaundice, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mainehealth Maine Medical Center

    22 Bramhall St, 
    Portland, ME 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Igor Prokopiw is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Prokopiw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, Crohn's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    887 Congress St, 
    Portland, ME 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Noah Hoffman is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portland, Maine. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease, Neurogenic Bowel, Bowel Incontinence, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 biddeford, ME?

    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 biddeford, ME?

    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 biddeford, ME?

    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 biddeford, ME?

    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 biddeford, ME?

    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 biddeford, ME?

    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 biddeford, ME?

    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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