The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in Chambersburg, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Chambersburg, PA. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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

    Wellspan Surgical Specialists-Chambersburg

    120 N 7th St Ste 200, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frances Puleo is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Puleo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    WellSpan Digestive Health - Chambersburg

    835 5th Avenue, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    To me, medicine is the most challenging and rewarding career there is.What I want my patients to know about me:I will always do what I feel is right for them. I care for them and about them. I do my very best for every one of them every day.What I do when I'm not seeing patients:When I'm not seeing patients, I'm often still thinking about them. I enjoy spending time with my family, golfing, and watching sports. Dr. Yeasted is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Yeasted is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology - 2014.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    757 Norland Ave Ste 102102, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oistein Hovde is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hovde is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

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    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Wellspan Ob/Gyn-7th St Chbg

    120 N 7th St, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Dobish is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dobish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Wellspan Digestive Health-Chambersburg

    835 5th Ave, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Gaffney is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gaffney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Fifth Avenue Medical Group LLC

    835 5th Ave, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wayne Hoover is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hoover 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Wellspan Digestive Health-Chambersburg

    835 5th Ave, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Nikoloff is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nikoloff 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 Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    CVMS Cumberland Valley Phsycians

    757 Norland Ave Ste 101, 
    Chambersburg, PA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Martzluf is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Martzluf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

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

    WellSpan Internal Medicine - Waynesboro

    601 East Main Street, 
    Waynesboro, PA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I chose to practice medicine to help people with a variety of problems.What I want my patients to know about me:I will be as thorough and complete as possible. You can expect team work between myself and my patients.What I do when I'm not seeing patients:I enjoy spending time with my family, exercising, playing with my dogs, and traveling. Dr. Higginbotham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Higginbotham is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2000. Dr. Higginbotham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Wellspan Digestive Health-Waynesboro

    501 E Main St # 1, 
    Waynesboro, PA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahin Rahimian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rahimian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Wellspan Internal Medicine-Waynesboro

    601 E Main St # 3, 
    Waynesboro, PA 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammad Haq is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. Dr. Haq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia, Sitosterolemia, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Wellspan Digestive Health-Waynesboro

    501 E Main St, 
    Waynesboro, PA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fawaz Hakki is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hakki 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 Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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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 near Chambersburg, PA?

    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 Chambersburg, PA?

    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 Chambersburg, PA?

    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 Chambersburg, PA?

    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 Chambersburg, PA?

    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 Chambersburg, PA?

    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 Chambersburg, PA?

    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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