The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors in Kentucky, US

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The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors in Kentucky, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 96 doctor with experience in Colostomy near Kentucky, US. Of these, 81 are Experienced and 15 are Advanced.

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96 providers found
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Uofl Physicians-Colon & Rectal Surgery

    401 E Chestnut St Unit 710, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Farmer is a General Surgeon in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Farmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jitesh Patel is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Bernard is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Bernard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    800 Rose St Dept Of, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Hourigan is a General Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Hourigan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Belin is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Belin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Belin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colorectal Surgery-Edgewood Suite 271-St. Elizabeth Physicians

    20 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jai Bikhchandani is a Colorectal Surgeon in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Bikhchandani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Lindsey J. Lund
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Mercy Health — Paducah General Surgery

    1532 Lone Oak Road, Suite 235, 
    Paducah, KY 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lindsey Lund is a General Surgeon in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Lund has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Cholecystitis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lund is currently accepting new patients.

    Susan Galandiuk
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    University Of Louisville Physicians - General Surgery

    401 East Chestnut Street, Unit 710, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susan Galandiuk is a Colorectal Surgeon in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Galandiuk has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Galandiuk is currently accepting new patients.

    Jennifer Rea
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | Pediatrics | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | Pediatrics | General Surgery

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Rea is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Rea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Rea is currently accepting new patients.

    John Dvorak
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Pediatrics | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Pediatrics | Colorectal Surgery

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Dvorak is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Dvorak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Dvorak is currently accepting new patients.

    Jared Frattini
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Mercy Health — Paducah General Surgery

    1532 Lone Oak Road, Suite 235, 
    Paducah, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jared Frattini is a Colorectal Surgeon in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr. Frattini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Frattini is currently accepting new patients.

    Jeffrey R. Jorden
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Uofl Physicians-Colon & Rectal Surgery

    401 E Chestnut St Unit 710, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Jorden is a Colorectal Surgeon in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Jorden has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Genital Warts, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Jorden is currently accepting new patients.

    Ryan K. Jones
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Norton Surgical Specialists - Colorectal Health

    3999 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 2E, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Jones is a General Surgeon in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Jones has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Gregory B. Strothman
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Norton Surgical Specialists - Brownsboro

    4950 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Suite 300, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Strothman is a General Surgeon in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Strothman has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Strothman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    General Surgery-Edgewood Suite 271-St. Elizabeth Physicians

    20 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Noreen Durrani is a General Surgeon in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Durrani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Acute Care Surgery-Edgewood-St. Elizabeth Physicians

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prashant Khullar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Khullar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

    Pikeville Medical Center Inc.

    911 Bypass Rd Bldg A, 
    Pikeville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Bottiggi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Pikeville, Kentucky. Dr. Bottiggi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Delirium, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Associates In General Surgery PSC

    201 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 902, 
    Louisville, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Williams is a General Surgeon in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Reynolds is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Reynolds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Hernia, Delirium, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandra Beck is a Colorectal Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Beck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 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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