The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in Lubbock, TX

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The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors near Lubbock, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Lubbock, TX. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Lubbock Digestive Disease Associates

    3610 24th St, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Kensing is a Gastroenterologist in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Kensing is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    3610 24th Street, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Miller is a Gastroenterologist in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    3610 24th Street, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Hughston is a Gastroenterologist in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Hughston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hughston is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    3610 24th Street, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Miled Jabor is a Gastroenterologist in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Jabor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Jabor is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    3610 24th Street, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ariwan Rakvit is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Rakvit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rakvit is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    William A Shaver MD PA

    2405 Broadway, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Shaver is a Gastroenterologist in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Shaver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Gastric Dysmotility, and Menetrier Disease.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy #441

    602 Indiana Ave, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Wong is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn's Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Texas TECH University Health Sciences Center

    3601 4th St, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kanak Das is a Gastroenterologist in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Das is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    3509 22nd Street, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Baucom is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Baucom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Baucom is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Lubbock Digestive Disease Associates

    3610 24th St, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Usha Ganga is a Gastroenterologist in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Ganga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Lubbock Digestive Disease Associates

    3610 24th St, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cari Sorrell is an Internal Medicine provider in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Sorrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Southwest Diagnostic Clinic LLP

    3801 50th St, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Priscilla Snodgrass is a Gastroenterologist in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Snodgrass is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    3801 50th Street, Suite 6, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brad Snodgrass is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Snodgrass is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gout, Hip Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    5115 80th Street, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Houssam Al is a Gastroenterologist in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Al is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Al is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    UMC Gastroenterology

    4309 102nd St, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vanessa Costilla is a Gastroenterologist in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Costilla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    UMC Gastroenterology

    4309 102nd St, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Boyd Fenton is a Gastroenterologist in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Fenton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Lubbock Gastroenterology & Liver Associates PLLC

    4505 82nd St Ste 5, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sameer Islam is a Gastroenterologist in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Islam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    5115 80th St, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Block is a Gastroenterologist in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Block is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Gastric Dysmotility. Dr. Block is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    9812 Slide Road, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nilesh Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Robert Z Simekmd

    3502 9th St Ste 320, 
    Lubbock, TX 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Hancock is a Gastroenterologist in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Hancock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Lubbock, TX?

    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 Lubbock, TX?

    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 Lubbock, TX?

    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 Lubbock, TX?

    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 Lubbock, TX?

    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 Lubbock, TX?

    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 Lubbock, TX?

    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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