The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Colostomy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Colostomy near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 40 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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44 providers found
    Distinguished in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    University Cardiovascular Medical Group

    1304 15th St Ste 102, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1170W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Lublin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lublin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lublin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 680W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tracey Childs is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Childs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Mastectomy. Dr. Childs is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anton Bilchik is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bilchik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Bilchik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Greater Los Angeles HCS

    11301 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcia Russell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Russell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Gallstones, Colorectal Cancer, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anaar Siletz is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Siletz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Appendicitis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Colostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    UCLA Healt Colorectal Surgery

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 214, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Lin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    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 
     (7.7 miles away)
    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.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    8631 West 3rd Street, Suite 880W, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center-Los Angeles

    8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 101, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Fleshner is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Fleshner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Surgery

    1223 16th St Ste 3400, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ian Macqueen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Macqueen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Daniel Marcus, MD Inc.

    4640 Admiralty Way, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Marcus is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Marina Del Rey, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Marcus 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 Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Marcus is board certified in American Board Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Garrett Salzman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Salzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Colostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clifford Ko is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Diverticular Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    100 Medical Plz E Ste 630, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peyman Benharash is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Benharash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Diverticular Disease, Cardiogenic Shock, Gallbladder Removal, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Office

    757 Westwood Plz Ste 8501, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Farmer is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Farmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatic Ischemia, Malabsorption, Liver Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    John J. Regan M.D. Inc.

    8929 Wilshire Blvd Ste 302, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Beth Moore is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Norman N. Hoffman MD Inc.

    9400 Brighton Way Ste 307, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eiman Firoozmand is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Firoozmand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Genital Warts, Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Cedars-Sinai Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery-Los Angeles

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 770 Ofc West, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alessio Pigazzi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pigazzi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center - Los Angeles

    8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 101, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Zaghiyan is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Zaghiyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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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 near Santa Monica, CA?

    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 near Santa Monica, CA?

    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 near Santa Monica, CA?

    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 near Santa Monica, CA?

    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 near Santa Monica, CA?

    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 near Santa Monica, CA?

    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 near Santa Monica, CA?

    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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