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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near kingsport, TN. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
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    BHMA Gastroenterology- Kingsport

    130 W Ravine Rd, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    423-224-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Mathews is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Mathews 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mathews is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mathews is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Jeffrey S. Levine
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Jeffrey S. Levine
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Kingsport

    130 W Ravine Rd, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    423-224-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Levine is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Levine 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 Acute Pancreatitis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Levine is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Levine is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Charles A. Ross
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Charles A. Ross
    Family Medicine
    1335 E Ctr St, Suite 1, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    423-247-2263
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Ross is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Ross 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 Infant Hyperglycemia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Ross is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Michael J. Sullivan
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Michael J. Sullivan
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Sullivan Digestive Center

    2204 Pavilion Dr, Ste 108, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (2.6 miles away)
    423-392-6100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Sullivan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Gastritis. Dr. Sullivan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Nagendra V. Myneni
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Nagendra V. Myneni
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    BHMA Gastroenterology- Kingsport

    130 W Ravine Rd, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    423-224-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nagendra Myneni is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Myneni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Myneni is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Myneni is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Chad E. Bates
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Chad E. Bates
    Family Medicine
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    2033 Meadowview Ln Ste 200, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    423-578-1800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Chad Bates is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Bates 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 Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Bates is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Kristin A. Gaffney
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Kristin A. Gaffney
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Holston Valley Medical Center

    130 W Ravine Rd, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    423-224-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kristin Gaffney is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Gaffney 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gaffney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Robert D. Strickland
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Robert D. Strickland
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Associates

    135 W Ravine Rd Ste 3-A, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    423-246-6777
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Strickland is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Strickland 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gardner Syndrome, and Endoscopy. Dr. Strickland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Douglas E. Homoky
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Douglas E. Homoky
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Associates

    135 W Ravine Rd Ste 3-A, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    423-246-6777
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Douglas Homoky is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Homoky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Homoky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Adam W. Coe
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Adam W. Coe
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology Associates

    135 W Ravine Rd Ste 3-A, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    423-246-6777
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Adam Coe is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Coe 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 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Coe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Ward C. Zeno
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Ward C. Zeno
    Internal Medicine

    Gastroenterology Associates

    135 W Ravine Rd Ste 3-A, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    423-246-6777
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Ward Zeno is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Zeno 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 Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Zeno is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Lawrence D. Bailey
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    Dr. Lawrence D. Bailey
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    105 W Stone Dr Ste 4C, 
    Kingsport, TN 
     (1.6 miles away)
    423-578-1595
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Bailey is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Bailey 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 Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bailey 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 
     (9.3 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 
     (9.3 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 
     (9.3 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 kingsport, 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 kingsport, 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 kingsport, TN?

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