The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in Ann Arbor, MI

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 111 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Ann Arbor, MI. Of these, 75 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Stidham is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Stidham is rated as an Elite 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, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception D, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Beth Manoogian is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Manoogian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Cholangitis, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception D, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Michael Rice, received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan Honors program and his medical degree at Wayne State University. He completed his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship training at the University of Virginia. After honorably serving as an active duty gastroenterologist in the United States Air Force, he joined the University of Michigan faculty in 2008. Dr. Rice has clinical and research interests in small bowel endoscopic imaging techniques in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel diseases, obscure GI bleeding and other small bowel disorders. Dr. Rice serves as the Medical Director for the Inpatient Gastroenterology Service as well as the Director of the University of Michigan Small Bowel Program. He believes that health care services can be improved by building more effective partnerships among health care providers, nursing, patients and families. Dr. Rice is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rice is board certified in Gastroenterology.

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    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 2 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John C. Byrn, M.D is a Clinical Professor of Surgery in the Division of Colorectal Surgery. He graduated from Hope College with a B.A. in Chemistry and received his MD degree from the University of Illinois-Chicago College of Medicine. He trained in general surgery at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, NY. Dr. Byrn went on for his Colon and Rectal residency at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH. Dr. Byrn was a Clinical Assistant and Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics from 2009-2015 and served as the Chief of the Section of Colorectal Surgery from 2013-2105. Dr. Byrn is rated as an Advanced 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 Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Byrn is board certified in Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 2 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Regenbogen, MD, MPH is a Professor of Surgery and Division Chief of Colorectal Surgery. He graduated from Princeton University with an A.B. in psychology, and received his M.D. degree from the University of California, San Francisco. He completed General Surgery residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital, including three years as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Health Services Research, and was awarded a Master’s in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health. He then completed fellowship training in Colon and Rectal Surgery at the Lahey Clinic, and joined the faculty of the University of Michigan in 2011.Clinical SpecializationDr. Regenbogen's clinical practice includes the evaluation and management of benign and neoplastic diseases of the small bowel, colon, rectum, and anus. He has a particular interest in the use of laparoscopic techniques for the management of colorectal cancer, diverticular disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Regenbogen is rated as an Advanced 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 Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Regenbogen is board certified in Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Grace Elta is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Elta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Ulcerative Colitis, Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

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

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 2 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Michael McGee is Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Division of Colorectal Surgery at the University of Michigan. Prior to obtaining his medical degree at Drexel University, he was trained as a mechanical engineer. After completing general surgery training at Case Western Reserve University, Dr. McGee completed colorectal surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. While at Case Western, Dr. McGee completed the Dudley P. Allen Scholarship dedicated to clinical research in minimally invasive surgery and surgical endoscopy. Dr. McGee was recruited to Northwestern University where he practiced for 11 years and held several system-wide administrative roles for Northwestern Medicine before joining the University of Michigan in 2022. Dr. McGee’s clinical interests include complex re-operative abdominal surgery, minimally invasive colorectal surgery, surgical endoscopy, and anorectal surgery for cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. He served as co-director of the 50+ hospital Illinois Surgical Quality Improvement Collaborative (ISQIC) where he led day-to-day operations and statewide quality improvement projects for thousands of surgical patients in Illinois. Dr. McGee’s research interests include surgical quality improvement, implementation science, and patient education. He is an active member of several national surgical organizations, multiple editorial boards, and has authored over fifty publications and received multiple grants and awards for research, teaching, and humanism. Dr. Mcgee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mcgee is board certified in Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery.

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

    Rogel Cancer Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Level B1 Reception E, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Calista Harbaugh, M.D. M.Sc. is a faculty member in the Division of Colorectal Surgery. Dr. Harbaugh graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She went on to receive her medical degree from the University of Michigan School of Medicine with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. She then completed her internship and residency in General Surgery at the University of Michigan, including 2 years as a Clinician Scholar in the National Clinician Scholars Program at the University of Michigan where she earned her Master’s degree in Health and Healthcare Research. She completed the Colon & Rectal Surgery Fellowship at the University of Minnesota, and returned to the University of Michigan as an Assistant Professor of Surgery.Clinical Specialization: Dr. Harbaugh’s clinical practice includes the evaluation and management of benign and neoplastic diseases of the small bowel, colon, rectum, and anus. She has a particular interest in the use of laparoscopic and robotic techniques for the management of colorectal cancer, diverticular disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Harbaugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Harbaugh is board certified in Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Veterans Healthcare System

    2215 Fuller Rd, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Akbar Waljee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Waljee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    CDC Management Services LLC

    5300 Elliott Dr, 
    Ypsilanti, MI 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manus Krasman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Dr. Krasman is rated as a Distinguished 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 Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    CDC Management Services LLC

    5300 Elliott Dr, 
    Ypsilanti, MI 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Najm Soofi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Dr. Soofi is rated as a Distinguished 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    CDC Management Services LLC

    5300 Elliott Dr, 
    Ypsilanti, MI 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Walsh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Dr. Walsh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics

    C. S. Mott Children's Hospital

    1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 8 Reception B, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Adler is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Adler is rated as an Advanced 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 Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception D, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Del Valle is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Del Valle is rated as an Advanced 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 Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Colitis, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Del Valle is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception D, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kira Newman MD, PhD is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan. She specializes in caring for patients with inflammatory bowel disease and is a member of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program at the University of Michigan. Dr. Newman earned her Bachelor Degree in History at Yale University. She earned her Medical Degree and completed a PhD in Epidemiology at Emory University. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Washington and Gastroenterology Fellowship at the University of Michigan. Dr. Newman conducts mechanistic microbiome research on the role of the microbiome in Clostridioides difficile infection among people with inflammatory bowel disease, for which she was the recipient of a 2023 Career Development Award from the American College of Gastroenterology. Her clinical research focuses on health outcomes and healthcare equity for sexual and gender minority/LGBTQIA+ people with digestive diseases. Dr. Newman is rated as an Advanced 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 Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception D, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shanti Eswaran is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Eswaran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diarrhea, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Eswaran is board certified in Gastroenterology.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception D, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Matthew J. DiMagno, MD, AGAF, received his bachelor's degree from Macalester College, a medical degree from the University of Minnesota and training in internal medicine from the University of Michigan. He went on to complete both a fellowship in gastroenterology and a post-doctoral fellowship in experimental pancreatitis at the University of Michigan. After completing fellowship training, Dr. DiMagno joined the faculty 2001 at Michigan, where he is Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology. He serves as a medical pancreatologist, director of the Comprehensive Pancreas Program (2018-) and the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) Center of Excellence for pancreatitis (2022-), GI director of the adult cystic fibrosis program (2014-), and recent director for the general gastroenterology clinic (2014-2022).Dr. DiMagno has an active clinical research program which has received funding from the federal government to support research in acute and chronic pancreatitis.Dr. DiMagno has coauthored 76 peer-reviewed manuscripts, reviews and book chapters. He serves on several editorial boards.Dr. DiMagno has served as Medical Director, The National Pancreas Foundation State Chapter of Michigan (2016-2022), Chair of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Council Pancreatic Disorders Section Committee (2014-16), and Chair of the nominating committee for the AGA Institute Council Pancreatic Disorders Section Committee (2016-19).Dr. DiMagno has participated in and directed numerous national and international continuing medical education programs in gastroenterology. He has also directed local, annual educational events for patients and caregivers (2016-2021), focused on pancreatic disorders. His clinical expertise is recognized by election to the University of Michigan (UofM) Department of Internal Medicine Clinical Excellence Society, entitled, Academiae Laureati Medici (2018), election to the roster of ""Best Doctors"" since 2015, and recognition as one of 10 Gastroenterologists focused on pancreatic disorders & diseases by Becker’s Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Review in 2014.". Dr. Dimagno is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dimagno is board certified in Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samantha Hendren is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Hendren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Briarwood Health Associates

    325 Briarwood Cir, Briarwood Building 5, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Peter Higgins received his bachelor's degree and medical degrees from Duke University and completed a Ph.D. in molecular cancer biology at Duke. He completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Michigan in 2004, completed an M.Sc. in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and joined the University of Michigan faculty the same year. Dr. Higgins has previously served as the IBD editor for the American Journal of Gastroenterology, the Director of the Michigan Clinical Trial Support Unit, Director of the GI Division Research Advisory Committee, the co-Director of the Clinical Trials Academies, and the chair of the AGA IMIBD section, He currently serves as the Chair of the National Scientific Advisory Committee of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. His research focuses on inflammatory bowel disease, which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He is interested in the molecular mechanisms of intestinal fibrosis, which leads to intestinal blockages and surgery. Dr. Higgins studies the use of photoacoustic catheters to measure intestinal scarring, the use of novel drugs to reverse intestinal scarring, the development of novel anti=inflammatory drugs, and the prevention of colectomy in severe ulcerative colitis. His clinical research includes studies on patient-reported outcomes in IBD, drug trials in IBD, and biomarker-guided therapy in IBD. Dr. Higgins' research interests are complemented by his clinical interest in improving the quality of care of patients with IBD. He has served as a member of the AGA IBD Quality Measures Committee, and has participated in the development of national guidelines for high quality IBD care. Dr. Higgins has received many honors and awards, including the AGA IBD Clinical Research Excellence Award. Dr. Higgins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Higgins is board certified in Gastroenterology.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Briarwood Health Associates

    325 Briarwood Cir, Briarwood Building 5, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Darashana Punglia is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Punglia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gas Bloat Syndrome, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Punglia is board certified in Gastroenterology.

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    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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 Ann Arbor, MI?

    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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