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605 verified specialists treating ulcerative colitis from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Morningside, and Mount Sinai Brooklyn. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Ryan Ungaro

Ryan Ungaro, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

New York, NY15+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
David Hudesman

David Hudesman, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at NYU Langone Health

Gastroenterology

New York, NY20+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Steven Itzkowitz

Steven Itzkowitz, MD

Professor of Medicine and Oncological Sciences; Director, GI Fellowship Program, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Gastroenterology

New York, NY30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Asim Maqbool

Asim Maqbool, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Pediatrics

Philadelphia, PA
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Uma Mahadevan

Uma Mahadevan, MD

Professor, Medicine; Lynne and Marc Benioff Endowed Chair in Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Jessica Allegretti

Jessica Allegretti, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Medical Director, Crohn’s and Colitis Center; Associate Director, Crohn’s and Colitis Center; Director, Fecal Microbiota Transplant Program, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Gastroenterology

Boston, MA15+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Maria Mascarenhas

Maria Mascarenhas, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Pediatrics

Philadelphia, PA
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Christina Ha

Christina Ha, M.D.

Associate Professor, Medicine, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Phoenix, AZ20+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
William Tremaine

William Tremaine, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, Mayo Medical School

Gastroenterology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Faten Aberra

Faten Aberra, MD

Interim Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Associate Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Gastroenterology

Radnor, PA20+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Peter Legnani

Peter Legnani, MD

CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR

Gastroenterology

New York, NY30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ryan Stidham

Ryan Stidham, MD

Gastroenterologist, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

Gastroenterology

Ann Arbor, MI20+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Anthony Starpoli

Anthony Starpoli, M.D.

Clinical Instructor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

New York, NY30+ years
Advanced EndoscopyInflammatory Bowel Disease
Jean-Paul Achkar

Jean-Paul Achkar, M.D.

Staff Physician, Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Center

Gastroenterology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
David Bruining

David Bruining, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine; Director, GI Bleed Service; Section Head, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Interest Group

Gastroenterology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gil Melmed

Gil Melmed, M.D.

Director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Research, Co-Director of Clinical Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Gastroenterology

West Hollywood, CA20+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Mark Lazarev

Mark Lazarev, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Baltimore, MD15+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Sonia Friedman

Sonia Friedman, MD

Chief of Gastroenterology; Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Boston, MA30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Aaron Walfish

Aaron Walfish, MD

Professor | Medicine, Gastroenterology; Professor | Medical Education, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Gastroenterology

Elmhurst, NY20+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Corey Siegel

Corey Siegel, M.D.

Section Chief, Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Director, Walter and Carole Young Center for Digestive Health; Constantine and Joyce Hampers Professor of Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

Gastroenterology

Lebanon, NH20+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of ulcerative colitis specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Ulcerative Colitis as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a ulcerative colitis specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for ulcerative colitis depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these ulcerative colitis specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Ulcerative Colitis?
Ulcerative Colitis is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches ulcerative colitis care.