The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors in Minnesota, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Colostomy

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 83 doctor with experience in Colostomy near Minnesota, US. Of these, 71 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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83 providers found
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    2925 Chicago Ave, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karl Papierniak is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Papierniak 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 Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Papierniak is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Susanne Warner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Warner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Warner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yaron Rudnicki is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Rudnicki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rudnicki is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kellie Mathis is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Mathis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Mathis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    U Of M Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc.

    909 Fulton St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Madoff is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Madoff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Madoff is currently accepting new patients.

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

    M Health Fairview Colon And Rectal Surgery Clinic Minneapolis

    909 Fulton Street Southeast, Floor 4, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wolfgang Gaertner is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Gaertner 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Gaertner is board certified in Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2013. Dr. Gaertner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Larson is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Larson 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 Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Larson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Abbott Northwestern Hospital

    800 E 28th St, 
    Minneapolis,, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Spencer is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis,, Minnesota. Dr. Spencer 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 Proctitis, Bowel Incontinence, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Spencer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Cima is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Cima 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 Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Cima is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Behm is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Behm 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 Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Behm is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Kelley is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Kelley 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 Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Kelley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Urology Associates LTD.

    14101 Fairview Dr Ste 280, 
    Burnsville, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marc Osborne is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Burnsville, Minnesota. Dr. Osborne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Osborne is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Dozois is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Dozois 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 Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Dozois is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Referral may be required

    Duluth Clinic

    400 E 3rd St, 
    Duluth, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Korean
    Accepting New Patients

    Audrey Park-Skinner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duluth, Minnesota. Dr. Park-Skinner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Park-Skinner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sanford Bemidji Main Clinic

    1233 34th St. NW., 
    Bemidji, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Claussen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bemidji, Minnesota. Dr. Claussen 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Colostomy. Dr. Claussen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Claussen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    HealthPartners Specialty Center - Digestive Care

    435 Phalen Blvd, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Chow is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Chow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Colostomy. Dr. Chow is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Chow is currently accepting new patients.

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

    M Health Fairview Breast Clinic Maplewood

    2945 Hazelwood Street, Suite 305, 
    Maplewood, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Diane Ogren is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Maplewood, Minnesota. Dr. Ogren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Colostomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Ogren is board certified in Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 1996. Dr. Ogren is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mn - Gi

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunanda Kane is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Kane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Kane is currently accepting new patients.

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

    M Health Fairview Surgery Clinic Edina

    6405 France Avenue South, Suite W440, 
    Edina, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jon Krook is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Krook 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Delirium, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Krook is board certified in Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2003 and Surgical Critical Care: American Board Of Surgery, 2010. Dr. Krook is currently accepting new patients.

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

    HealthPartners Specialty Center - Surgery

    401 Phalen Blvd, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leonard Armstrong is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Armstrong is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Armstrong 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 in Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, 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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