The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in Smithtown, NY

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The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors near Smithtown, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 100 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Smithtown, NY. Of these, 80 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Ramona O. Rajapakse
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mather Gastroenterology At Port Jefferson

    70 North Country Rd, Suite 101, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramona Rajapakse is a Gastroenterologist in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Rajapakse is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    4 Smith Haven Mall Ste 203, 
    Lake Grove, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farah Monzur is an Internal Medicine provider in Lake Grove, New York. Dr. Monzur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Long Island Gastroenterology And Liver Disease PC

    48 Route 25A Ste 307, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zvi Alpern is a Gastroenterologist in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Alpern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Cowden Syndrome, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Stony Brook Surgical Associates Ufpc

    222 E Main St Ste 209, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paula Denoya is a General Surgeon in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Denoya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Stony Brook Advanced Pediatric Care

    260 E Main St Ste 107, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Morganstern is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Morganstern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Ulcerative Colitis.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    317 E Main St Ste 1, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravi Ainapudi is a Gastroenterologist in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Ainapudi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    North Shore Digestive Medicine PC

    50 Route 111 Ste 302, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farzad Forohar is a Gastroenterologist in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Forohar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Premier Family Medical Associates P.C.

    227 Mount Pleasant Rd, 
    Hauppauge, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Orlando Bautista is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Hauppauge, New York. Dr. Bautista is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    North Shore Medical Group Of The Mount Sinai School Of Medicine

    59 Southern Blvd, 
    Nesconset, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barbara Stumacher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nesconset, New York. Dr. Stumacher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, and Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    North Shore Medical Group Of The Mount Sinai School Of Medicine

    61 Southern Blvd, 
    Nesconset, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syeda Hossain is a Gastroenterologist in Nesconset, New York. Dr. Hossain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Proctitis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Robert M. Lazar MD PC

    1092 Jericho Tpke Ste 2S, 
    Commack, NY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Lazar is a Gastroenterologist in Commack, New York. Dr. Lazar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Hiatal Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Robert M. Lazar MD PC

    1092 Jericho Tpke Ste 2S, 
    Commack, NY 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Feldstein is a Gastroenterologist in Commack, New York. Dr. Feldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Heartburn, Menetrier Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    4 Smith Haven Mall Ste 203, 
    Lake Grove, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olga Aroniadis is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Grove, New York. Dr. Aroniadis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Stony Brook Surgical Associates Ufpc

    37 Research Way, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deborah Nagle is a Colorectal Surgeon in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Nagle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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

    Dr. Anthony J. Rizzo

    200 Howells Rd, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Rizzo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Rizzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Stony Brook University Hospital

    101 Nicolls Rd, 
    Stony Brook, NY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lasha Gogokhia is an Internal Medicine provider in Stony Brook, New York. Dr. Gogokhia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Colitis.

    Kristen A. O'brien
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Mather Primary Care At East Setauket

    3 Technology Drive, Suite 100, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Board certified in Family MedicinePracticing in Suffolk County for past 11 yearsSpecializing in women's health and mental healthFull scope family medicine practiceWill accept patients at age 13 and older. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Folate Deficiency.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Long Island Digestive Disease Consultants Gastroenterology At Setauket

    8 Technology Drive, Suites 101, 102 & 105, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian

    Emily Glazer is a Gastroenterologist in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Glazer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Long Island Digestive Disease Consultants Gastroenterology At Setauket

    8 Technology Drive, Suites 101, 102 & 105, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Persky is a Gastroenterologist in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Persky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hemorrhoids, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Long Island Digestive Disease Consultants Gastroenterology At Setauket

    8 Technology Drive, Suites 101, 102 & 105, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Cohn is a Gastroenterologist in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Cohn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 Smithtown, NY?

    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 Smithtown, NY?

    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 Smithtown, NY?

    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 Smithtown, NY?

    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 Smithtown, NY?

    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 Smithtown, NY?

    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 Smithtown, NY?

    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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