The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors in Iowa, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Colostomy

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Colostomy near Iowa, US. Of these, 35 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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39 providers found
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Clinton Specialty Care

    1410 N. 4th St., 
    Clinton, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathan Fierce is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clinton, Iowa. Dr. Fierce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Fierce is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Genesis Davenport Surgical Care

    1228 E. Rusholme St. E. Rusholme Health Plaza 1, Suite 3020, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Harson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Harson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Hernia, Peptic Ulcer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Harson is board certified in Surgery, American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Harson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Willie Mcclairen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mcclairen 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcclairen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Clinton Specialty Care

    1410 N. 4th St., 
    Clinton, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Calvin Atwell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clinton, Iowa. Dr. Atwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Atwell is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Atwell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Emergency Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Mcfarland Clinic PC

    1215 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Sachs is a General Surgeon and an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Sachs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Sachs is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Hrabe is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hrabe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Anal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Hrabe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Medical Associates Clinic - E.

    1000 Langworthy St., 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Roger Ott is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Ott 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 Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, Acrospiroma, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ott is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Ott is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne North Iowa General Surgery

    250 South Crescent Drive, Suite 204, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Harsha Jayawardena is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Jayawardena 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, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Jayawardena is board certified in General Surgery, American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Jayawardena is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne North Iowa General Surgery

    250 S. Crescent Drive, Suite M2100, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brittany Splittgerber is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Splittgerber 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Angiosarcoma, Colostomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Splittgerber is board certified in General Surgery, American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Splittgerber is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Iowa Digestive Disease Center

    1378 NW 124th St., 
    Clive, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Page is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Page is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy. Dr. Page is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel St., Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mayin Lin is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Appendectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Greater Regional Health

    1700 W Townline St, 0, 
    Creston, IA 
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Neitzel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Creston, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 9 years. Dr. Neitzel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Neitzel is board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. Dr. Neitzel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne North Iowa General Surgery

    250 South Crescent Drive, Suite 204, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, French, Swedish
    Accepting New Patients

    Abdi Ahari is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Ahari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ahari is board certified in General Surgery, American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Ahari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Genesis Davenport Breast Center

    1228 E. Rusholme St. E. Rusholme Health Plaza 1, 2nd, Floor, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Aanestad is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Aanestad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Aanestad is board certified in Surgery, Board Certified By The American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Aanestad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Omer Ismail is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ismail is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ismail is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 2100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shankar Raman is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Raman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Raman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

    1111 6th Avenue, 0, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ea-sle Chang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Colostomy. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave., 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Praveen Prasad is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Prasad 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 Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Prasad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Genesis Davenport Breast Center

    1228 E. Rusholme St. E. Rusholme Health Plaza 1, 2nd, Floor, 
    Davenport, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Allyson Winter is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Winter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Gallbladder Disease, and Colostomy. Dr. Winter is board certified in Surgery, American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Winter is currently accepting new patients.

    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedar Valley Medical Specialists (CVMS)

    1753 W Ridgeway Ave, Suite 107, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Henry is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Henry is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Henry is board certified in Surgery and Obesity Medicine. Dr. Henry is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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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