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    MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Colostomy near Saint Paul, MN. Of these, 24 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    27 providers found
      Distinguished in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery

      U Of M Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc.

      909 Fulton St SE, 
      Minneapolis, MN 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Madoff is a Colorectal Surgeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Madoff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      Regions Hospital

      640 Jackson St, 
      Saint Paul, MN 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Carlson is a General Surgeon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Carlson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      Regions Hospital

      640 Jackson St, 
      Saint Paul, MN 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Mcgonigal is a General Surgeon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Mcgonigal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Colostomy.

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      Experienced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery

      Office

      1983 Sloan Pl Ste 11, 
      Saint Paul, MN 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brett Gemlo is a Colorectal Surgeon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Gemlo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      Office

      1983 Sloan Pl Ste 11, 
      Saint Paul, MN 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Janet Lee is a General Surgeon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery

      Office

      1983 Sloan Pl Ste 11, 
      Saint Paul, MN 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Williams is a Colorectal Surgeon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      Office

      1983 Sloan Pl Ste 11, 
      Saint Paul, MN 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Aneel Damle is a General Surgeon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Damle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Anal Fissure, Anorectal Abscess, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Advanced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      University Of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

      420 Delaware St SE, 
      Minneapolis, MN 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wolfgang Gaertner is a General Surgeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Gaertner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

      Advanced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery

      Pelvic Floor Center LLC

      2800 Chicago Ave Ste 300, 
      Minneapolis, MN 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Spencer is a Colorectal Surgeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Spencer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Bowel Incontinence, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      401 Phalen Blvd, Ms 41104a, 
      Saint Paul, MN 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      David Dries is a General Surgeon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Dries is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Dries is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      1997 Sloan Pl, Suite 17, 
      Maplewood, MN 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Shearen is a General Surgeon in Maplewood, Minnesota. Dr. Shearen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Pancreatic Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shearen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      Healtheast Medical Research Institute

      1700 University Ave W, 
      Saint Paul, MN 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Diane Ogren is a General Surgeon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Ogren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Colostomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Ogren is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      Office

      2945 Hazelwood St Ste 340, 
      Saint Paul, MN 
       (5.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Melinda Stack is a General Surgeon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Stack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Anal Fissure, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery

      M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital

      1575 Beam Ave, 
      Maplewood, MN 
       (5.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Sun is a Colorectal Surgeon in Maplewood, Minnesota. Dr. Sun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery

      Office

      516 Delaware St SE Fl Clinic, 
      Minneapolis, MN 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Rothenberger is a Colorectal Surgeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Rothenberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      Pelvic Floor Center LLC

      2800 Chicago Ave Ste 300, 
      Minneapolis, MN 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Amy Thorsen is a General Surgeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Thorsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

      Hennepin Healthcare

      701 Park Ave, 
      Minneapolis, MN 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryan Deisler is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Deisler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Myringotomy.

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

      Hennepin Healthcare

      701 Park Ave, 
      Minneapolis, MN 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Stahler is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Stahler has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

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

      HCMC CSC Pharmacy

      715 S 8th St, 
      Minneapolis, MN 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Derek Lumbard is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Lumbard has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Frostbite, Leg or Foot Amputation, and Liver Embolization.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

      Hennepin Healthcare System Inc

      701 Park Ave, 
      Minneapolis, MN 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Hu is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Insufficiency, Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Colostomy. Dr. Hu is currently accepting new patients.

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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 near Saint Paul, MN?

      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 Saint Paul, MN?

      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 Saint Paul, MN?

      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 Saint Paul, MN?

      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 Saint Paul, MN?

      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 Saint Paul, MN?

      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 Saint Paul, MN?

      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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