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    MediFind found 48 doctor with experience in Colostomy near Iowa, US. Of these, 43 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    48 providers found
      Advanced in Colostomy
      Advanced in Colostomy

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Patrick Mcgonagill is a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Mcgonagill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mcgonagill is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Luis Garcia is a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Colostomy
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Carlos Chan is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Dionne Skeete is a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Skeete is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Skeete is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      Genesis Health System

      1227 E Rusholme St, 
      Davenport, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nathan Fierce is a General Surgeon in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Fierce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Fierce is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Willie Mcclairen is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mcclairen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      Genesis Health System

      1227 E Rusholme St, 
      Davenport, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Calvin Atwell is a General Surgeon in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Atwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Atwell is currently accepting new patients.

      Harsha Jayawardena
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      MercyOne North Iowa General Surgery

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

      Harsha Jayawardena is a General Surgeon in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Jayawardena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

      Jeffrey Neitzel
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

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

      Jeffrey Neitzel is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Neitzel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Abdi Ahari
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      MercyOne North Iowa General Surgery

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

      Abdi Ahari is a General Surgeon in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Ahari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

      Omer Ismail
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center

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

      Omer Ismail is a General Surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ismail is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Shankar Raman
      Experienced in Colostomy
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colostomy
      Gastroenterology

      MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care

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

      Shankar Raman is a Gastroenterologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Raman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      David Henry
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

      Cedar Valley Medical Specialists (CVMS)

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

      David Henry is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Waterloo, Iowa. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Henry is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      Medical Associates Clinic P C

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

      Roger Ott is a General Surgeon in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Ott has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, Acrospiroma, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ott is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Physicians Clinic Inc

      1 Edmundson Pl, 310 Methodist Physicians C, 
      Council Bluffs, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Zachary Torgersen is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Torgersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Torgersen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery | Emergency Medicine
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery | Emergency Medicine

      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 in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Sachs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Sachs is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      3421 W 9th St, 
      Waterloo, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Helmsworth is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Helmsworth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Colostomy. Dr. Helmsworth is currently accepting new patients.

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

      State University Of Iowa

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

      Jennifer Hrabe is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hrabe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Hrabe is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Mercy Medical Center

      788 8th Ave Se, 
      Cedar Rapids, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients

      Imran Hassan is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Ileostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Hassan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery

      The Iowa Clinic

      5950 University Avenue, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ohmar Coughlin, MD joined The Iowa Clinic for the positive culture that provides compassion, professionalism, and collaboration among physicians. Dr. Coughlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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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