Condition
Diverticulitis
Inflammation or infection of small pouches in the wall of the colon, causing belly pain, fever and changes in bowel habits.
Also called: diverticular disease, diverticulosis
Who Can Help with Diverticulitis?
- Colorectal Surgeons
A surgeon who treats conditions of the colon, rectum and anus, such as colon cancer, hemorrhoids and diverticulitis.
- Gastroenterologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions of the stomach, intestines and liver, and performs colonoscopies and endoscopies.
- General Surgeons
A surgeon who operates on the abdomen, skin and soft tissues, including hernia repair, gallbladder removal and appendectomy.
Where Practices List Diverticulitis
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Spokane, WA (172)
- Miami, FL (45)
- New York, NY (25)
- Chelmsford, MA (22)
- Austin, TX (18)
- Rockville, MD (18)
- Houston, TX (10)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about diverticulitis and what is right for you.