The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors near Madison, WI

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Colostomy near Madison, WI. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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22 providers found
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery

    SSM Health Dean Medical Group - Trauma

    700 S. Park St., 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Soltys is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Soltys is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy. Dr. Soltys is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Professional Regulation , Iowa State Board Of Medical Examiners , Pennsylvania State Board Of Medicine , and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Heise is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Heise is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    UW Health Pharmacy Services

    750 University Row, 
    Madison, WI 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dana Hayden is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Hayden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

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    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evie Carchman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Carchman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hee Jung is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Jung 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 Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gallbladder Removal, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elise Lawson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Lawson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

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

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ann O'rourke is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. O'rourke 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Scarborough is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Scarborough 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 Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Savage is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Savage is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cristina Sanger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Sanger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    SSM Health Dean Medical Group - General Surgery

    700 S. Park St., 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Charboneau is board certified in general surgery. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI and earned her medical degree from Loyola University - Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago, IL. She completed her internship and residency in general surgery at Michigan State University in Grand Rapids, MI. Charboneau's practice is focused on breast surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder disease, colorectal surgery, and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Charboneau is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is also a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Dr. Charboneau 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 Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Charboneau is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    SSM Health Dean Medical Group - General Surgery

    700 S. Park St., 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Greg Matzke is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Matzke 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hernia, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Matzke is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    SSM Health Dean Medical Group - General Surgery

    700 S. Park St., 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Dana Henkel is a board-certified general surgery physician. She obtained her undergraduate and master's degree from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. She earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health-Madison and completed her residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics-Madison. Dr. Henkel's practice is focused on breast cancer and oncoplastic surgery including nipple sparing mastectomy. She also performs general and laparoscopy surgery which includes hernia surgery, diverticulitis and diverticulosis and colon cancer surgery. She is board certified by the American Board of General Surgery. Dr. Henkel is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Association of Women Surgeons. In her free time, Dr. Henkel enjoys spending time with family, gardening, crocheting, and traveling. ""When treating my surgical patients, I have a laid-back and thoughtful approach. I feel it is very important to have their input before making decisions and coming up with a sound plan that we are both comfortable with."" - Dana Henkel, MD". Dr. Henkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy. Dr. Henkel is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc

    1 S Park St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roland Vega is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Vega 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc

    1 S Park St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Melnick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Melnick 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 Breast Cancer, Hernia, Epidural Lipomatosis, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc

    1 S Park St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ray King is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    SSM Health Care Of Wisconsin Inc

    700 S Park St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Cochrane is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Cochrane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Harms is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Harms is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Ogilvie Syndrome, Anal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eugene Foley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Foley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Lidor is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Lidor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Lidor 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 near Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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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