

Gastroenterology
Ronald Kotfila, MD
Madison, MS
Ronald P. Kotfila, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist practicing with GI Associates in Flowood and Madison, Mississippi, since 1997. He specializes in the full spectrum of gastrointestinal disorders, treating conditions such as acid reflux, peptic ulcers, liver disease, pancreatic disorders, biliary problems, GI motility issues, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and gastrointestinal cancers, including diagnosis and screening. Dr. Kotfila performs endoscopy p
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Gastroenterology (National Board of Physicians and Surgeons)
Education & Training
- Tulane University School of Medicine — M.D.
- University of California, Davis Medical Center — Fellowship, Gastroenterology
- University of California, Davis Medical Center — Residency, Internal Medicine
- University of Arizona — B.S., Biochemistry
Peer Recognition
- ACG — Fellow (FACG)
2026
- American College of Gastroenterology — Fellow
- American Gastroenterological Association — Fellow
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseMotility & Functional GI
Conditions & Treatments
Crohn's DiseaseInflammatory Bowel DiseaseGERD & RefluxDysphagia & Swallowing DisordersGI Motility DisordersGERD
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Merit Health River Oaks
- Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice