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Best Inflammatory Bowel Disease specialists in Tennessee

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease · Tennessee
Sara Horst

Sara Horst, M.D.

Professor of Medicine; Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Gastroenterology

Nashville, TN
David Schwartz

David Schwartz, MD

Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, and Professor of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Nashville, TN
Howard Mertz

Howard Mertz, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Nashville, TN
Lori Coburn

Lori Coburn, MD

Associate Director of Research, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Gastroenterology

Nashville, TN
Dawn Borromeo Beaulieu

Dawn Borromeo Beaulieu, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, Program Director, Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Disease Fellowship, Director, Functional Medicine IBD Clinic, Director, IBD Pediatric Transition Clinic

Gastroenterology

Nashville, TN
Maliha Naseer

Maliha Naseer, MD

Gastroenterology

Nashville, TN
Audrey Bennett

Audrey Bennett, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Gastroenterology

Nashville, TN
Robin Dalal

Robin Dalal, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine; Vanderbilt Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic

Gastroenterology

Nashville, TN
Baldeep Pabla

Baldeep Pabla, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Gastroenterology

Nashville, TN
William Lyles

William Lyles, MD

General Surgery

Gastroenterology

Maryville, TN
Leonard Baidoo

Leonard Baidoo, MD

Program Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship Training Program; Professor, College of Medicine - Memphis, Department of Medicine, Division of Med Gastroenterology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Gastroenterology

Memphis, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist do?
A Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist is a Gastroenterology physician with focused training in the long-term management of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and related autoimmune conditions of the bowel. After completing Gastroenterology residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general gastroenterologist typically handles day to day.
What conditions does a Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist treat?
A Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist commonly treats Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, indeterminate colitis, perianal Crohn's disease, and biologic and small-molecule therapy management. Many also see closely related conditions within Gastroenterology, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general gastroenterologist.
When should I see a Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist?
Consider seeing a Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist when you have a diagnosis of Crohn's or ulcerative colitis, or unexplained chronic GI symptoms, when a primary care clinician or general gastroenterologist suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist through referral, but you can also seek one directly.
How is a Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist different from a general gastroenterologist?
Both are board-eligible gastroenterologists, but a Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the long-term management of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and related autoimmune conditions of the bowel. General gastroenterologists treat a broad range of Gastroenterology concerns; Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologists concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, indeterminate colitis, perianal Crohn's disease, and biologic and small-molecule therapy management.
How does Convene match me with a top Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist?
Convene Health evaluates gastroenterologists on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Inflammatory Bowel Disease gastroenterologist whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.
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