The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in South Dakota, US

Find the Top Ulcerative Colitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near South Dakota, US. Of these, 36 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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47 providers found
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    6100 S Louise Ave Ste 3100, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cristina Hill is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Hill is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathan Jaqua is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Jaqua is rated as a Distinguished 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Surgical Institute Of South Dakota PC

    911 E 20th St Ste 700, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jesse Guardado is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Guardado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

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    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Sanford Clinic

    1500 W 22nd St Ste 101, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Murray is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Murray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Crohn's Disease, Gastroparesis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Sacred Heart Health Services

    409 Summit St Ste 2800, 
    Yankton, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steve Gutnik is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Yankton, South Dakota. Dr. Gutnik 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 Sclerosing Mesenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    The Endoscopy Center, Inc.

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Blake Jones is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Midwest Medical Care PC

    1905 W 57th St Ste 1, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chandar Singaram is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Singaram is rated as an Advanced 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 Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction, Esophagitis, and Ulcerative Colitis.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    6100 S Louise Ave Ste 3100, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Hurley is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Hurley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Jaundice, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1420 W 22nd St Ste 104, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brett Baloun is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Baloun is rated as an Advanced 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 Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1420 W 22nd St Ste 510, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jorge Gilbert is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Gilbert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oksana Anand is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Anand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    6100 S Louise Ave Ste 3100, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Lapp is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Lapp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Esophagitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1420 W 22nd St Ste 510, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lee Austin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Austin is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Vanhove Prescription Shop

    1200 S 7th Ave, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Stassen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Stassen 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 Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Aspergillosis, and Ulcerative Colitis.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Bailey JD & MP Merryman Et Al Partners

    2820 Mount Rushmore Rd, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dale Bachwich is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Bachwich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Esophageal Varices, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Nurse Practitioner

    Sanford Center For Digestive Health

    1420 W 22nd St Ste 510, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Frost is a primary care provider, practicing in Nurse Practitioner in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Ms. Frost is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ulcerative Colitis, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1211 S Grange Ave, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Antonios Wehbeh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Wehbeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colostomy.

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

    Rapid City Medical Center LLP

    3024 Tower Rd Ste 2, 
    Rapid City, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luke Hushagen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dr. Hushagen 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 High Cholesterol, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Crohn's Disease.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1417 S Cliff Ave Ste 300, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Condron is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Condron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1420 W 22nd St Ste 104, 
    Sioux Falls, SD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Meyer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dr. Meyer 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 Lymphocytic Colitis, Colitis, Collagenous Colitis, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.

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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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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 in South Dakota, US?

    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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