The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in Virginia, US

Find the Top Ulcerative Colitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 501 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Virginia, US. Of these, 345 are Experienced, 141 are Advanced, 14 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Waqqas Afif is a Gastroenterologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Afif is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Joseph A. Brown
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Ballad Health Medical Associates Gastroenterology

    16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Suite 304, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Asma P. Khapra
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    3700 Joseph Siewick Dr, 308, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Asma Khapra is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Khapra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

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    Mahmood Abedi
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    3028 Javier Rd, 300, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahmood Abedi is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Abedi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Bezawit D. Tekola
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    3700 Joseph Siewick Dr, 308, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic, French

    Bezawit Tekola is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Tekola is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Watermelon Stomach, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Kenneth N. Josovitz
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    14010 Smoketown Rd, 117, 
    Woodbridge, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Josovitz is a Gastroenterologist in Woodbridge, Virginia. Dr. Josovitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gastrectomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Behm is a Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Behm is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    UVA Health Digestive Health Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Tuskey is a Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Tuskey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Gastro Health

    3028 Javier Rd, 300, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Garone is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Garone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Barrett Esophagus, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barrett Levesque is a Gastroenterologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Levesque is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Reston Surgery Center LP

    1860 Town Center Dr Ste G100, 
    Reston, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emil Valle is a Gastroenterologist in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Valle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Richmond Gastroenterology Associates

    223 Wadsworth Dr, 
    North Chesterfield, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Flynn is a Gastroenterologist in North Chesterfield, Virginia. Dr. Flynn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastro Health

    4660 Kenmore Ave, 810, 
    Alexandria, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammed Khokhar is a Gastroenterologist in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Khokhar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Barrett Esophagus, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Fall Hill Gastroenterology Associates

    2601 Fall Hill Ave, 
    Fredericksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Comerford is a Gastroenterologist in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Comerford is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    190 Campus Blvd, 300, 
    Winchester, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Soloman Shah is a Gastroenterologist in Winchester, Virginia. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ming-hsi Wang is a Gastroenterologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Acute Pancreatitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Winchester Gastroenterology Associates

    190 Campus Blvd Ste 300, 
    Winchester, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Grace Shih is a Gastroenterologist in Winchester, Virginia. Dr. Shih is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery

    Sentara Surgery Specialists

    6251 E Virginia Beach Blvd Ste 300, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Sayles is a General Surgeon in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Sayles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Michael B. Mccabe
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Inova Gastroenterology - Fair Oaks

    3620 Joseph Siewick Dr, 406, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Michael McCabe is a specialty care physician board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology/hepatology. He joined Inova in 2025 and has been practicing since 2013. Before joining Inova, Dr. McCabe was a Partner at Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology, the largest gastroenterology practice in Denver, CO, where he led their advanced endoscopy program. During his tenure, he served as Medical Director, developing and implementing a system-wide advanced endoscopy program that expanded access to cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic procedures across the region. He is excited to begin the next chapter of his career at Inova and return to the East Coast to be closer to his growing family. Dr. McCabe completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Virginia, where he later joined the clinical faculty and their highly prestigious Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship, gaining proficiency in the latest state-of-the-art endoscopic techniques. Dr. McCabe provides individualized, patient-centered care with a strong emphasis on clear and effective communication. He empowers patients by ensuring they fully understand their condition and treatment options. His clinical expertise includes general gastroenterology, mainly focused on diagnosing, staging and endoscopic management of gastrointestinal malignancies. His special interest includes pancreaticobiliary diseases. Dr. McCabe is highly trained in advanced endoscopic procedures, including endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), cholangioscopy, enteral stenting, radiofrequency ablation and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). His specialized skills allow for minimally invasive approaches to diagnosing and treating complex GI conditions, particularly those related to GI malignancies. In his free time, Dr. McCabe enjoys spending time with family, skiing, hiking and traveling. Dr. Mccabe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Charles J. Huh
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants Of Northern Virginia

    3650 Joseph Siewick Drive, Suite 107, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Huh is a Gastroenterologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Huh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, and Indigestion.

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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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia, 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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