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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near bristol, TN. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Mary C. Axelrad
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Mary C. Axelrad
    Family Medicine

    Etsu Family Physicians Of Bristol

    208 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.6 miles away)
    423-989-4050
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mary Axelrad is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Axelrad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Axelrad is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Axelrad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Robert R. Brinson
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Robert R. Brinson
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Gastroenterology

    1 Medical Park Blvd., 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.8 miles away)
    423-844-1121
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Brinson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Brinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Brinson is board certified in  . Dr. Brinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. James D. Panetta
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. James D. Panetta
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Bristol

    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.8 miles away)
    423-844-1121
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Panetta is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Panetta 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Esophageal Varices, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Panetta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Panetta is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Neelendu Dey
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Neelendu Dey
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.8 miles away)
    423-844-1121
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali
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    Neelendu Dey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Dey 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 Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dey is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Mark A. Kocab
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Mark A. Kocab
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Bristol Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.8 miles away)
    423-844-1121
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mark Kocab is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Kocab is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kocab is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Garieann C. Fish
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Garieann C. Fish
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Strategic Anesthesia Services LLC

    235 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.6 miles away)
    423-274-6350
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Garieann Fish is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Fish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fish is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Joshua D. Hall
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Joshua D. Hall
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Strategic Anesthesia Services LLC

    235 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.6 miles away)
    423-274-6350
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joshua Hall is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Manoj Srinath
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Manoj Srinath
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Strategic Anesthesia Services LLC

    235 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.6 miles away)
    423-274-6350
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Manoj Srinath is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Srinath 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Srinath is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Richard R. Dilorenzo
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Richard R. Dilorenzo
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Bristol Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.8 miles away)
    423-844-1121
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Richard Dilorenzo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Dilorenzo 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Dilorenzo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Susan H. Barton
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Susan H. Barton
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Bristol Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.8 miles away)
    423-844-1121
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Barton is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Barton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Barton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Barry S. Donner
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Barry S. Donner
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Bristol

    1 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Bristol, TN 
     (3.8 miles away)
    423-844-1121
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Barry Donner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. Donner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Donner is board certified in   and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Donner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Dallas N. Shone
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Dallas N. Shone
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    631 Campus Dr, 
    Abingdon, VA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    276-676-3870
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Dallas Shone is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Abingdon, Virginia. Dr. Shone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shone is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Stephen W. Fry
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Stephen W. Fry
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northeast Tennessee Anesthesia PLLC

    10461 Wallace Alley St, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (14.7 miles away)
    423-245-3817
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stephen Fry is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Fry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Fry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Jeffrey P. Fenyves
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Jeffrey P. Fenyves
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northeast Tennessee Anesthesia PLLC

    10461 Wallace Alley St, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (14.7 miles away)
    423-245-3817
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Fenyves is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Fenyves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, and Ulcerative Colitis.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Ashley L. Anderson
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Ashley L. Anderson
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northeast Tennesee Anesthesia PLLC

    10461 Wallace Alley St, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (14.7 miles away)
    423-279-1400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ashley Anderson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Anderson 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Swallowing Difficulty, and Painful Swallowing.

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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 bristol, 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 bristol, 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 do I find the best Ulcerative Colitis doctor near bristol, TN?

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    How does MediFind rank Ulcerative Colitis doctors near bristol, 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 bristol, 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 bristol, 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 bristol, 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 bristol, 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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