The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in bluffton, SC

Find the Top Ulcerative Colitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 11 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near bluffton, SC. Of these, 8 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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

    Beaufort County Memorial Hospital

    4818 Bluffton Pkwy, 
    Bluffton, SC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lynn Goetze is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bluffton, South Carolina. Dr. Goetze 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 Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Goetze is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    29 Plantation Park Dr Bldg 200, 
    Bluffton, SC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Castilian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Louis Bell is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bluffton, South Carolina. Dr. Bell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Candler Medical Group Inc.-Parkway Medical Center

    10 Oak Forest Rd Ste C, 
    Bluffton, SC 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Sevastos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bluffton, South Carolina. Dr. Sevastos 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 High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    Heritage Medical Partners

    460 William Hilton Pkwy, 
    Hilton Head Island, SC 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Luther is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Dr. Luther is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Luther is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cancer Immuno-Biology Laboratory

    35 Bill Fries Dr Bldg F, 
    Hilton Head Island, SC 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Glenn Gwozdz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Dr. Gwozdz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gwozdz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Novant Health Gastroenterology - Hardeeville

    300 New River Pkwy Ste 11 Bldg 6, 
    Hardeeville, SC 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Gilbreath is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hardeeville, South Carolina. Dr. Gilbreath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gilbreath is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group Specialty Care

    300 Midtown Dr, 
    Beaufort, SC 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Crisologo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Beaufort, South Carolina. Dr. Crisologo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroparesis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Crisologo is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kidney Specialists Of Southeast Georgia Inc

    1010 Medical Center Dr Ste 210, 
    Hardeeville, SC 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Freilich is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hardeeville, South Carolina. Dr. Freilich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Gastrectomy.

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

    Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group Specialty Care

    300 Midtown Dr, 
    Beaufort, SC 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Stewart is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Beaufort, South Carolina. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastroparesis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group Specialty Care

    300 Midtown Dr, 
    Beaufort, SC 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Sciarra is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Beaufort, South Carolina. Dr. Sciarra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sciarra is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Naval Hospital Beaufort

    1 Pinckney Blvd, 
    Beaufort, SC 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Adams-Ii is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Beaufort, South Carolina. Dr. Adams-Ii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Potassium Level, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, 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 bluffton, SC?

    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 bluffton, SC?

    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 bluffton, SC?

    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 bluffton, SC?

    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 bluffton, SC?

    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 bluffton, SC?

    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 bluffton, SC?

    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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