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

Find the Top Ulcerative Colitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 276 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Minnesota, US. Of these, 224 are Experienced, 40 are Advanced, 9 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mn - Gi

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Loftus is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Loftus is rated as an Elite 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, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mn - Gi

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunanda Kane is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Kane is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Mckenna is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Mckenna is rated as a Distinguished 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kellie Mathis is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Mathis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mn - Gi

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Tremaine is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Tremaine is rated as a Distinguished 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 Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mn - Gi

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Bruining is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Bruining is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

    420 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Byron Vaughn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Vaughn is rated as a Distinguished 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, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mn - Gi

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Raffals is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Raffals is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Bhatti Gastroenterology Consultants P.A.

    1457 White Oak Dr, 
    Chaska, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahsan Bhatti is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chaska, Minnesota. Dr. Bhatti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 73 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    U Of M Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc.

    909 Fulton St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eugenia Shmidt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Shmidt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    CentraCare Digestive Center

    1900 CentraCare Cir, Ste 2400, 
    St Cloud, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Kraft is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in St Cloud, Minnesota. Dr. Kraft is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kraft is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Larson is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Larson is rated as an Advanced 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 Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sherief Shawki is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Shawki 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, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Dozois is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Dozois is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Behm is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Behm 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 Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Cima is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Cima is rated as an Advanced 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 Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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

    Office

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Shogan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Shogan 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 Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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

    M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital

    1575 Beam Ave, 
    Maplewood, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Sun is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Maplewood, Minnesota. Dr. Sun 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

    Office

    1983 Sloan Pl Ste 11, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aneel Damle is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Damle is rated as an Experienced 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 Proctitis, Anal Fissure, Anorectal Abscess, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Kelley is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Kelley is rated as an Experienced 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 Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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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 in Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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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