The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors Near Me in Richmond, VA

Find the Top Ulcerative Colitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 77 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near Richmond, VA. Of these, 53 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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77 providers found
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    PartnerMD

    7001 Forest Ave Ste 302, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Bishop is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Bishop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Pneumonia, Obesity, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bishop is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Specialists Inc

    2369 Staples Mill Rd Ste 200, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Bradenham is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Bradenham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Specialists Inc

    2369 Staples Mill Rd Ste 200, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rufus Davis is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Davis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    6602 W Broad St # B, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andy Thanjan is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Thanjan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2369 Staples Mill Rd, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Manetas is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Manetas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Richmond Gastroenterology Associates

    223 Wadsworth Dr, 
    North Chesterfield, VA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Vcu Medial Center-Ambulatory Care Center

    417 N 11th St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravi Vachhani is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Vachhani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Chronic Pancreatitis, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Vcu Health West Hospital-Addiction Psychiatry And Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry

    1200 E Broad St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vinay Jahagirdar is an Internal Medicine provider in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Jahagirdar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis A, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    VCU Medical Center Gateway Building (Dexa Mri)

    1200 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Smallfield is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Smallfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1001 E Leigh St Fl 11, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sasha Mangray is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Mangray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sclerosing Mesenteritis, Colitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Short Bowel Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Specialists LLC

    2369 Staples Mill Rd Ste 200, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Duckworth is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Duckworth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Specialists

    2369 Staples Mill Rd Ste 200, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Souheil Abou is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Abou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Specialists Inc

    2369 Staples Mill Rd Ste 200, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Henry Ellett is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Ellett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Family Medicine

    PartnerMD

    7001 Forest Ave Ste 302, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Mumper is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Mumper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

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

    Office

    5000 Monument Ave Ste 103, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Horace Jackson is an Internal Medicine provider in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastritis, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Specialists LLC

    2369 Staples Mill Rd Ste 200, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irvin Seeman is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Seeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Diverticular Disease, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Executive Health Group

    7101 Jahnke Rd Ste 550A, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    J Rand is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Rand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Nonbacterial Prostatitis, Bacterial Prostatitis, and Cirrhosis.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    909 Hioaks Rd Ste J, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Brehmer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Brehmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Veg Anesthesia LLC

    2369 Staples Mill Rd Ste 100, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Gaspar is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Gaspar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Monument Internal Medicine

    5855 Bremo Rd Ste 102, 
    Richmond, VA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sabina Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Ali 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 Richmond, VA?

    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 Richmond, VA?

    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 Richmond, VA?

    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 Richmond, VA?

    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 Richmond, VA?

    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 Richmond, VA?

    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 Richmond, VA?

    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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