The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in Franklin, TN

Find the Top Ulcerative Colitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Franklin, TN. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1211 21st Ave S Ste 220, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Horst is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Horst is rated as an Elite 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 Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Office

    1620 Westgate Cir, 
    Brentwood, TN 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Conrad Cox is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Cox is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bowel, Encopresis, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cox is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    125 Cool Springs Blvd Ste 150, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Davenport is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Davenport 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 Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Franklin Surgery Center Of Medcore

    2105 Edward Curd Ln, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brad Maltz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Maltz 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Franklin Surgery Center Of Medcore

    2105 Edward Curd Ln, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raymond Finn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Finn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Franklin Surgery Center Of Medcore

    2105 Edward Curd Ln, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lloyd King is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    100 Covey Dr Ste 105, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Max Caudill is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Caudill 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 Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Gardner Syndrome, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Franklin Specialty Center

    315 Cool Springs Blvd Ste 120, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francisco Garcia is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Garcia 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 Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Williamson Medical Group, LLC

    1106 Elliston Way, Suite 101, 
    Thompson Station, TN 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Lindsey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Thompson Station, Tennessee. Dr. Lindsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 20500, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robin Dalal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Dalal 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 Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 20500, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Schwartz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Schwartz is rated as a Distinguished 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, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 20500, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dawn Borromeo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Borromeo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Proctitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Vanderbilt Colon And Rectal Surgery

    1211 21st Ave S Ste 220, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Roberta Muldoon is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Muldoon is rated as an Advanced 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 Anal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Ulcerative Colitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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

    Vanderbilt Center For Women's Health-Spring Hill

    1003 Reserve Blvd Ste 320, 
    Spring Hill, TN 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Beck is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Dr. Beck 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 Hemorrhoids, Rectocele, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Vanderbilt Colon And Rectal Surgery

    1211 21st Ave S Ste 220, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Geiger is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Geiger 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 Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Vanderbilt Colon And Rectal Surgery

    1211 21st Ave S Ste 220, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Hawkins is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hawkins 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 Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Vanderbilt Colon And Rectal Surgery

    1211 21st Ave S Ste 220, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Hopkins is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hopkins 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 Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Crohn's Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Vanderbilt Colon And Rectal Surgery

    1211 21st Ave S Ste 220, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Molly Ford is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Ford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Encopresis, Crohn's Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ford is board certified in General Surgery.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants Of Middle Tennessee PLLC

    397 Wallace Rd Ste 103, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Rotker is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Rotker is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Nashville Gastrointestinal Specialists

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 309, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Mertz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mertz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mertz is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Franklin, TN?

    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 Franklin, TN?

    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 Franklin, TN?

    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 Franklin, TN?

    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 Franklin, TN?

    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 Franklin, TN?

    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 Franklin, TN?

    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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