The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors near Duarte, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Colostomy near Duarte, CA. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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25 providers found
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Gagandeep Singh, MD Private Practice

    City Of Hope 1500 E Duarte Rd, Surgery Department, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Singh is an internationally recognized hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon. He is the Director of the Liver and Pancreas Center, Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology at the John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI), St. John?s Health Center. Prior to moving to the JWCI, Dr. Singh was a faculty surgeon in the Department of Surgery at USC University Hospital. He has an extensive referral base that reflects peer recognition of his clinical acumen and surgical expertise and is listed as one of ?America?s Top Surgeons?. He is certified by the American Boards of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Singh 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Singh is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louisa Chiu is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Chiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Duarte Cancer Center

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andreas Kaiser is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Kaiser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Advanced in Colostomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Surgical Oncology

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kurt Melstrom is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Melstrom 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Surgical Oncology

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lily Lai is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Lai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Laleh Melstrom, M.D., M.S.

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laleh Melstrom is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Melstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Surgical Oncology

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Sentovich is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Sentovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Genital Warts, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Carmen Ruiz, MD Inc.

    301 W Huntington Dr, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carmen Ruiz is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Arcadia, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Ruiz 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 Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ruiz is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center

    1011 Baldwin Park Blvd, 
    Baldwin Park, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Haig Dudukgian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baldwin Park, California. Dr. Dudukgian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    Zaree Babakhanian M.D. Inc.

    50 Bellefontaine St Ste 409, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Magdi Alexander is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Alexander 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 Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Alexander is board certified in American Board Or Surgery.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    General Surgery Wells Medical Office Building

    12462 Putnam St Ste 500, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    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
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Raffael M. Corbisiero, MD

    210 S Grand Ave, 
    Glendora, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raffaele Corbisiero is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Glendora, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 42 years. Dr. Corbisiero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Corbisiero is board certified in American Board Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Alexander A Maglunog MD Inc

    1250 S Sunset Ave, 
    West Covina, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    49+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Maglunog is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Covina, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 49 years. Dr. Maglunog 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 Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Maglunog is board certified in American Board Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    328 S 1st St Ste F-G, 
    Alhambra, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norman Bautista is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alhambra, California. Dr. Bautista 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 Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    WYNN Medical Center Psychiatry And Behavioral Health

    1021 S Garfield Ave, 
    Alhambra, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thuc Bach is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alhambra, California. Dr. Bach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Vagotomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Isaac Benjamin Paz MD Inc

    1044 S Fair Oaks Ave # 101, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Vasak is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Vasak 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Cellulitis, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

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

    Isaac Benjamin Paz MD Inc

    1044 S Fair Oaks Ave # 101, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Lugo is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Lugo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meghan Lewis is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lewis 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 Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Low Blood Pressure, Compartment Syndrome, Splenectomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Dohenny Eye Medical Group

    1450 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marjun Duldulao is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Duldulao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Lymphadenectomy, and Ileostomy.

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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 Duarte, 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 Duarte, 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 Duarte, 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 Duarte, 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 Duarte, 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 Duarte, 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 Duarte, 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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