The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors in California, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Colostomy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 393 doctor with experience in Colostomy near California, US. Of these, 358 are Experienced, 32 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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393 providers found
    Distinguished in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Los Angeles-Plastic Surgery

    1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kyle Cologne is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Cologne is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Cologne is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

    Distinguished in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    University Cardiovascular Medical Group

    1304 15th St Ste 102, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Kwaan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kwaan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    3000 L St., Suite 100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Graves is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Graves is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Graves is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Graves is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Thomas M Boyle MD

    123 Margaret Ln Ste B2, 
    Grass Valley, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Boyle is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Grass Valley, California. Dr. Boyle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Femoral Hernia, Hernia, Venous Insufficiency, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Boyle is board certified in Internal Medicine and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Boyle is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Simon M. Keushkerian, MD Private Practice

    1505 Wilson Terr, Ste 330, 
    Glendale, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Treat patients with respect and compassion in a professional environment. Dr. Keushkerian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Keushkerian is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Keushkerian is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    County Of Los Angeles Auditor Controller

    2051 Marengo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Demetrios Demetriades is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Demetriades is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Pressure, Cholecystitis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Splenectomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    General Surgery - Dignity Health Medical Group - Red Bluff, CA

    2580 Sister Mary Columba Dr, Ste 200, 
    Red Bluff, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Providing excellent care and service to our patients. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Carotid Artery Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Gonzalez is board certified in Surgery General Surgery and Surgery Vascular Surgery. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr Ste H3680, 
    Stanford, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Shelton is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Shelton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Central Valley Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates Inc.

    6121 N Thesta St Ste 202, 
    Fresno, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Garry is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Fresno, California. Dr. Garry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    County Of Los Angeles Auditor Controller

    2051 Marengo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Morgan Schellenberg is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Schellenberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myocardial Contusion, Low Blood Pressure, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Colostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Lac-USC Medical Center

    1200 N State St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenji Inaba is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Inaba is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Pressure, Cholecystitis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Gallbladder Removal, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    8631 West 3rd Street, Suite 880W, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yosef Nasseri is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nasseri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Appendectomy. Dr. Nasseri is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Joseph M Matthews MD Inc

    2 Governors Ln Ste A, 
    Chico, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wissam Halabi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Halabi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Crohn's Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kazuhide Matsushima is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Matsushima is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    General Surgery Wells Medical Office Building

    12462 Putnam St Ste 500, 
    Whittier, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nishit Shah is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Kent Brusett, MD

    1555 East St., Ste 220, 
    Redding, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kent Brusett is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Redding, California. Dr. Brusett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Brusett is board certified in Thoracic Surgery (Sub: Congenital Cardiac Surgery). Dr. Brusett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    2 Medical Plaza Care Center

    2 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 275, 
    Roseville, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Demar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Roseville, California. Dr. Demar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Appendicitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Demar is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Demar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | Gastroenterology

    Moshe Barnajian, MD Private Practice

    8635 W 3rd St, Ste 800 West, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Moshe Barnajian, M.D., is a board certified colorectal and general surgeon who is committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care through minimally invasive and advanced surgical techniques. His specialized training has provided him with the advanced expertise in all aspects of colon, rectal, and anal surgery from laparoscopic and robotic colon resection for colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease to complex anorectal disease including hemorrhoids, fissures, fistula and HIV related anorectal disorders. Dr. Barnajian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Appendectomy, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Barnajian is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Barnajian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    2 Medical Plaza Care Center

    2 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 275, 
    Roseville, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Zia Dehqanzada is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Roseville, California. Dr. Dehqanzada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Dehqanzada is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Dehqanzada is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Sutter Capitol Pavilion

    2725 Capitol Avenue, Suite 402, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Beffa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Beffa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Beffa is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Beffa is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Colostomy?

    Colostomy is a surgical procedure that brings one end of the large intestine out through an opening (stoma) made in the abdominal wall. Stools moving through the intestine drain through the stoma into a bag attached to the skin of the abdomen.

    When should I see a Colostomy doctor in California, US?

    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 a Colostomy doctor in California, US?

    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 Colostomy doctors in California, US?

    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 Colostomy doctors in California, US?

    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 a Colostomy doctor in California, US?

    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 Colostomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Colostomy 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 a Colostomy doctor in California, US?

    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 Colostomy 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 Colostomy 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 Colostomy doctors in California, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Colostomy 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 a Colostomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Colostomy 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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