The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors near Fort Wayne, IN

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Colostomy

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 129 doctor with experience in Colostomy near Fort Wayne, IN. Of these, 114 are Experienced and 15 are Advanced.

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

    Indiana University Health University Hospital

    550 University Blvd, 
    Indianapolis,, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Waters is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Indianapolis,, Indiana. Dr. Waters is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Genital Warts, Ureteroscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Waters is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Jan R Kornilow M.D. LLC

    2901 W Jackson St, 
    Muncie, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brittany Kern is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Muncie, Indiana. Dr. Kern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Kern is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Physician Network Family Wellness Center

    9800 Valparaiso Dr, 
    Munster, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Georgian, Macedonian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jovenel Cherenfant is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Cherenfant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Cherenfant is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital

    2651 E Discovery Pkwy, 
    Bloomington, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Kasza is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bloomington, Indiana. Dr. Kasza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kasza is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Physician Network Indiana Colon & Rectal Specialists Indianapolis

    5255 E Stop 11 Rd Ste 250, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ben Tsai is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Tsai 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 Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Tsai is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    Evansville Surgical Associates

    520 Mary St, Ste 520, 
    Evansville, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrea Jester is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Evansville, Indiana. Dr. Jester is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Jester is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Jester is currently accepting new patients.

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

    IU Health Physicians Transplant

    550 University Blvd Ste 1295, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Robb is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Robb is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Encopresis, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Robb is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent - Meridian Surgery

    13430 N Meridian St, Ste 275, 
    Carmel, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Zappia is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Carmel, Indiana. Dr. Zappia 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, Hemorrhoids, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Zappia is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Zappia is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Naab Road Surgical Group

    8240 Naab Rd, Ste 100, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian, French, Hebrew, Hindi, Isinai, Italian, Malayalam, Mandarin, Miship, Paasaal, Polish, Punjabi, Russian, Samoan, Sign Language, Spanish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Viney Mathavan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Mathavan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mathavan is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Mathavan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    Central Indiana AMG Specialty Hospital

    2401 W University Ave, 
    Muncie, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Cassel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Muncie, Indiana. Dr. Cassel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Cassel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Indiana University Health University Hospital

    550 University Blvd, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Holcomb is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Holcomb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Holcomb is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Central Indiana AMG Specialty Hospital

    2401 W University Ave, 
    Muncie, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Stewart is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Muncie, Indiana. Dr. Stewart 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 Angiosarcoma, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Eskenazi Health

    720 Eskenazi Ave, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Guzman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Guzman 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 Anal Cancer, Genital Warts, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Guzman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Khalil G. Wakim MD

    2101 Jackson St Ste 105, 
    Anderson, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Ritchison is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Anderson, Indiana. Dr. Ritchison 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ritchison is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwest Health-Porter

    85 E US Highway 6, 
    Valparaiso, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Allison Tanck is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Valparaiso, Indiana. Dr. Tanck 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 Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tanck is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Indiana University Health Arnett Inc.

    1327 Veterans Memorial Pkwy E, 
    Lafayette, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Roger Bangs is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Bangs 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 Gangrene, Hernia, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Bangs is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Iu Health Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation-Lafayette

    5177 McCarty Ln, 
    Lafayette, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ruban Nirmalan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Nirmalan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Nirmalan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bloomington Endoscopy Center LLC

    550 S Landmark Ave, 
    Bloomington, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Luke Fife is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bloomington, Indiana. Dr. Fife 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 Cholecystitis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Fife is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lake Surgical Associates LLC

    10110 Donald S Powers Dr Ste 202, 
    Munster, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Teoman Demir is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Demir 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 Cellulitis, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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

    Evansville Surgical Associates

    520 Mary St, Ste 520, 
    Evansville, IN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Deane Smith-Ii is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Evansville, Indiana. Dr. Smith-Ii 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, Bowel Incontinence, Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Smith-Ii is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery and The American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon And Rectal Surgery. Dr. Smith-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 Fort Wayne, IN?

    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 Fort Wayne, IN?

    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 Fort Wayne, IN?

    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 Fort Wayne, IN?

    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 Fort Wayne, IN?

    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 Fort Wayne, IN?

    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 Fort Wayne, IN?

    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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