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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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

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    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Digestive Health Care

    10 Shady Lane, Suite 180, 
    Muncy, PA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stacy Prall is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Muncy, Pennsylvania. Dr. Prall 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 Gas Bloat Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Prall is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Prall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Geisinger Montoursville - Gastroenterology

    10 Choate Circle, 
    Montoursville, PA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Burns is a Gastroenterologist and a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Montoursville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Burns 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 Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Burns is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Adult Gastroenterology And By The American Board Of Pediatrics In Pediatric Gastroenterology. Dr. Burns is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Referral may be required

    Geisinger Montoursville - Endoscopy

    10 Choate Circle, 
    Montoursville, PA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Shellenberger is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Montoursville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shellenberger 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 Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Shellenberger is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Internal Medicine And Gastroenterology. Dr. Shellenberger is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Geisinger Gastroenterology/Endoscopy

    10 Choate Circle, 
    Montoursville, PA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Purcell is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Montoursville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Purcell 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Morning Sickness, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Purcell is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Gastroenterology. Dr. Purcell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Geisinger Montoursville - Gastroenterology

    10 Choate Circle, 
    Montoursville, PA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amitpal Johal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Montoursville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Johal 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 Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Johal is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine In Gastroenterology. Dr. Johal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Susquehanna Health, Digestive Disease Center

    700 High Street, 
    Williamsport, PA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Suvock is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Dr. Suvock is rated as an Advanced 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 Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Suvock is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Suvock is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Digestive Health Care

    700 High Street, Floor 2, 
    Williamsport, PA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vivek Kumar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kumar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    UPMC Primary Care

    175 Pine Street, 
    Williamsport, PA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Cavanaugh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cavanaugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Osteoarthritis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Kidney Stones. Dr. Cavanaugh is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Cavanaugh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Digestive Health Care

    700 High Street, Floor 2, 
    Williamsport, PA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Gerst is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gerst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Gerst is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gerst is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UPMC Susquehanna Health, Behavioral Health Services

    1100 Grampian Boulevard, 
    Williamsport, PA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hokkien, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Yung-tai Lin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lin 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 Heart Attack, Renovascular Hypertension, Sepsis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Williamsport

    700 High St, 
    Williamsport, PA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saadullah Khan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UPMC Williamsport

    700 High St, 
    Williamsport, PA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Duane Ahlbrandt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ahlbrandt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 muncy, 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 muncy, 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 muncy, 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 muncy, 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 muncy, 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 muncy, 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 muncy, 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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