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

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Hershey, PA. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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44 providers found
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Walter Koltun is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koltun is rated as a Distinguished 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Diverticular Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Harrisburg Gastroenterology

    4760 Union Deposit Road, Suite 100, 
    Harrisburg, PA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mclaughlin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mclaughlin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    200 Campus Dr Ste 3200, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kofi Clarke is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Clarke 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, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates Of Central PA

    1421 Fishburn Road, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Rowe, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Gastroenterology Associates of Central PA and is affiliated with West Shore, Community Osteopathic and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. He completed his residency program at University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Dr. Rowe 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 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gardner Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Tinsley is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tinsley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 7 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

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emmanuelle Williams is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Williams 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Coates is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Coates is rated as a Distinguished 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 Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Endoscopy.

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

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Scow is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricio Lynn is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lynn 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 Colorectal Cancer, Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ileostomy, and Liver Embolization.

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

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Poritz is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Poritz 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Radiation Enteritis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nimalan Jeganathan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jeganathan is rated as an Experienced 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 Diverticular Disease, Crohn's Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Audrey Kulaylat is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kulaylat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Harrisburg Gastroenterology

    4760 Union Deposit Road, Suite 100, 
    Harrisburg, PA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin C. Westra, DO, specializes in gastroenterology. He is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Westra completed his medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Westra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Harrisburg Gastroenterology

    4760 Union Deposit Road, Suite 100, 
    Harrisburg, PA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael A. Veliuona, MD, specialzies in gastroenterology. He is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Veliuona completed his fellowship and residency at Penn State College of Medicine and medical degree at Flinders University of South Australia. Dr. Veliuona is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Harrisburg Gastroenterology

    4760 Union Deposit Road, Suite 100, 
    Harrisburg, PA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron J. Reiprich, DO, specializes in gastroenterology. He is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Reiprich completed his fellowship at Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center, residency at PinnacleHealth Osteopathic and medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Reiprich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    500 University Dr Ste 2400, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Dahmus is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dahmus 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 Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Gastroparesis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    500 University Dr Ste 2400, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Moyer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Moyer is rated as an Experienced 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 Polyps, Barrett Esophagus, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Ma is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ma 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn's Disease.

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

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Schaefer is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schaefer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Delayed Growth, and Encopresis.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Levenick is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Levenick 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 Colorectal Polyps, Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Hershey, 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 Hershey, 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 Hershey, 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 Hershey, 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 Hershey, 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 Hershey, 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 Hershey, 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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