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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near suffolk, VA. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastrointestinal And Liver Specialists Of Tidewater

    2790 Godwin Blvd, Ste 210, 
    Suffolk, VA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caitlyn Patrick is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Patrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Berdon Syndrome, Gastritis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Patrick is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology - 2027 and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - 2027. Dr. Patrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Gastroenterology Institute

    2790 Godwin Blvd, Suite 205, 
    Suffolk, VA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    Pramod Malik is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Malik is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology - 2027.

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

    Sentara Family Medicine Physicians

    3920 A Bridge Road, Suite 207, 
    Suffolk, VA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Nein is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Nein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphedema, and Lymphangiectasis. Dr. Nein is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine - 2027. Dr. Nein is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Capital Digestive Care-GLST

    5839 Harbor View Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Suffolk, VA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Shevock is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Shevock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Shevock is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Capital Digestive Care LLC

    5839 Harbour View Blvd Ste 200, 
    Suffolk, VA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Neumann is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Neumann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Neumann is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Capital Digestive Care-GLST

    5839 Harbor View Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Suffolk, VA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Edwin Lee is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lee is board certified in (Internal Medicine), American Board Of Internal Medicine, and (Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology). Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis

    First Care, PC

    4053 Taylor Road, Suite K, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mansukhlal Ramolia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Ramolia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Ramolia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastrointestinal And Liver Specialists Of Tidewater

    5818 Harbour View Blvd, Ste 240, 
    Suffolk, VA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Tamil
    Offers Telehealth

    Harish Iyer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Iyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Iyer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology - 2027, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and (Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology).

    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Hepatology | Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Hepatology | Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastrointestinal And Liver Specialists Of Tidewater

    5818 Harbour View Blvd, Ste 240, 
    Suffolk, VA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danielle Culbert is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Culbert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Culbert is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology - 2027, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and (Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology).

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastrointestinal And Liver Specialists Of Tidewater

    5818 Harbour View Blvd, Ste 240, 
    Suffolk, VA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi, Urdu

    Anant Damle is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Damle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Damle is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology - 2027, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and (Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology).

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Tidewater Surgical Specialists

    5818-D Harbour View Blvd, Suite 250, 
    Suffolk, VA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients

    Ray Ramirez is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Ramirez 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 Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Ramirez is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery - 2029. Dr. Ramirez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Capital Digestive Care LLC

    5839 Harbour View Blvd, Suite 200, 
    Suffolk, VA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anshu Mahajan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Mahajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endovascular Embolization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Mahajan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and (Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology). Dr. Mahajan is currently accepting new patients.

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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 suffolk, 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 suffolk, 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 suffolk, 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 suffolk, 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 suffolk, 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 suffolk, 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 suffolk, 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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