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

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The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors near Lancaster, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Lancaster, PA. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 15 are Advanced.

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41 providers found
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Regional GI

    2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Connell is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Connell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Regional GI

    2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kaci Christian is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Christian 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, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Regional GI

    2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clifford Lomboy is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lomboy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Regional GI

    2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa G. Morgan, DO, specializes in gastroenterology. She is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Morgan completed her fellowship and residency at Lankenau Medical Center and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Regional GI

    2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher P. Farrell, DO, specializes in gastroenterology. He is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Farrell completed his fellowship and residency at Lankenau Medical Center and medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Regional GI

    2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ameet Parikh is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Regional GI

    2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher E. Shih, MD, specializes in gastroenterology. He is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Shih completed his fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, residency at the University of Pennsylvania and medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Shih is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Regional GI

    2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David M. Smith, MD, specializes in gastroenterology. He is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Smith completed his fellowship at Lankenau Medical Center and medical degree at East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Regional GI

    2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ketan Kulkarni is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Enlarged Liver, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Regional GI

    2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajesh Panchwagh is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Panchwagh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    US Digestive Health - Harrisburg Pike

    2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Johnston is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Johnston is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    CHOP Specialty Care, Lancaster

    2104 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 300, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lindsey Albenberg is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Albenberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Ileostomy. Dr. Albenberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Regional GI

    2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dale Whitebloom is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Whitebloom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Regional GI

    2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Lee, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Regional GI and is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Lee completed his residency program at Hahnemann University School of Medicine and medical school Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Gastrointestinal Bleeding.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Regional GI

    2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Chapman is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Intestinal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Regional GI

    2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evan Shelby is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shelby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Regional GI

    2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehul Lalani is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lalani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Regional GI

    2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John D. Horwhat, MD, specializes in gastroenterology. He is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Horwhat completed his fellowships at Duke University Medical Center and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, residency at Madigan Army Medical Center and medical degree at Temple University. Dr. Horwhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Acute Pancreatitis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Regional GI

    2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Harberson is a Gastroenterologist in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Harberson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastroparesis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Regional GI

    2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Douglas, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Regional GI and is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Douglas completed his residency program at University of Virginia School of Medicine and medical school at Penn State College of Medicine. Dr. Douglas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Polyps, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Endoscopy.

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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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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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