The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in Lake St Louis, MO
Find the Top Ulcerative Colitis Experts and Specialists
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"Dr. Tariq is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. His fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at Saint Louis University was completed in 2011. Prior to that he had earned board certification in geriatrics and spent over 10 years in the practice of geriatrics and internal medicine, which included patient care, research and teaching, and several directorships of geriatric programs in the St. Louis area. Dr. Tariq's fellowship in geriatrics was served at Saint Louis University, as was his internal medicine residency. ""My years in geriatric medicine were very rewarding. Now with this additional subspecialty, I look forward to helping adult patients of all ages with their gastrointestinal issues. I am excited to have partnered with Dr. Rodemann and SSM Health in this next chapter of my career.""- Syed Tariq, MD". Dr. Tariq 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tariq is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
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"Dr. Rodemann is board certified in gastroenterology and board certified in internal medicine. He completed a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh's Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, where he was named chief fellow. Prior to that, Dr. Rodemann was a clinical instructor of medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, where he had completed his internal medicine residency. Dr. Rodemann earned his medical degree at Loyola University in Chicago. In addition to inflammatory bowel disease and screening colonoscopy, Dr. Rodemann's areas of interest include irritable bowel syndrome and biliary disease. His particular skills include esophagogastroduodenoscopy, with treatment of variceal and non-variceal bleeding; colonoscopy, with polypectomy and treatment of bleeding; video pill endoscopy; ERCP; PEG placement; and nasal endoscopy with placement of post-pyloric feeding tubes. He is on staff at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis. ""I am drawn to gastroenterology because of the opportunity to treat a variety of diseases involving the GI tract, liver and pancreas. I am particularly interested in inflammatory bowel disease and the impact that screening colonoscopy has on preventing colon cancer. I am excited to bring my special training home to the St. Louis area and feel privileged to take care of patients in St. Charles County.""-Joseph Rodemann, MD". Dr. Rodemann 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 Morning Sickness, Esophagitis, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rodemann is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
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Dr. Elizabeth Marsicano is a gastroenterologist who treats patients ages 18 and older. She specializes in treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); esophageal motility/swallowing issues; chronic constipation; chronic diarrhea; celiac disease; Barrett's esophagus; pelvic floor disorders; inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); metabolic liver disease; hepatitis B/C; hemochromatosis; autoimmune liver disease cirrhosis; and gastrointestinal diseases in pregnancy. She also performs colonoscopies and upper endoscopies. Dr. Marsicano aims to create a collaborative relationship with her patients to ensure optimal management of their gastrointestinal concerns through evidence-based practice, education, and mutual understanding. She works closely with her patients and their families to tailor a treatment plan that meets their specific needs and goals. Dr. Marsicano is a founding member of the Missouri Gastroenterology Society; a member of the American College of Gastroenterology; and a member of the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society. Fun fact: Dr. Marsicano enjoys traveling, yoga, and reading in her spare time. Dr. Marsicano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Marsicano is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
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Dr. Helen Pappa treats conditions of the digestive tract, liver and pancreas, including: abdominal pain; Barrett's esophagus; colitis; Crohn's disease; cirrhosis; colorectal cancer and disorders; diabetes; diverticulitis and diverticulosis; gallbladder diseases; hernias; and gastrointestinal disease. Dr. Pappa uses evidence-based medicine in her treatment of patients. Her research interests include improving care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and growth and bone health in patients with IBD. Dr. Pappa is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She also holds a master's degree in public health from Harvard. She is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation (CCF), and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. She is on the pediatric advisory committee of the CCF. Dr. Pappa is the parent of a disabled child and is an advocate for children with disabilities. Dr. Pappa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Malnutrition, and Ulcerative Colitis. Dr. Pappa is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics , American Board Of Pediatrics/Gastroenterology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
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Michael Zerega is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zerega is rated as an Experienced 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 Collagenous Colitis, Colitis, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.
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Michael Cleary is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Cleary 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 Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
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James Petersen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Petersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Colitis.
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Beth Zimmer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in O Fallon, Missouri. Dr. Zimmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.
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Alison Ball is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in O Fallon, Missouri. Dr. Ball is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Sitosterolemia, and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
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David Lotsoff is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in O Fallon, Missouri. Dr. Lotsoff 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 Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.
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Qaiser Jawaid is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in O Fallon, Missouri. Dr. Jawaid 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 Choledocholithiasis, Diverticular Disease, Menetrier Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
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Milton Ochieng is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in O Fallon, Missouri. Dr. Ochieng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
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Dr. David Simon is a pediatric gastroenterologist who treats patients from birth to 18 years old. He specializes in treating pediatric inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as performing gastrointestinal endoscopy, and general gastroenterology and hepatology services. Dr. Simon aims to provide the most up-to-date gastrointestinal care while forming close, therapeutic relationships with his patients and their families. His research interests include very early onset inflammatory bowel disease (VEO-IBD) and the developmental origins of IBD, including the impact of alterations in the gut microbiome. Dr. Simon is an assistant professor with the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology in the Department of Pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Fun fact: Dr. Simon enjoys traveling the U.S. in search of the best barbecue. Dr. Simon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Ulcerative Colitis. Dr. Simon is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
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Mei Huang is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Peters, Missouri. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Last Updated: 04/28/2026



