The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors near Dallas, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Colostomy near Dallas, TX. Of these, 30 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Laura B. Petrey
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Urgent Surgery Associates, P.A.

    2710 Swiss Ave, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Petrey is a Clinical Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. She attended the University of Mississippi School of Medicine where she was honored with membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and the Herrin Hess Foundation Scholarship. She then completed a General Surgery residency at Rush University Medical Center and Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL. After residency, Dr. Petrey received her fellowship specialty training in Trauma and Surgical Critical at the University of Tennessee at Memphis, a regional medical center with one of the busiest Level One trauma centers in the nation. Dr. Petrey is an associate attending in the Department of General Surgery at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, the first female General Surgery Attending in the Department of Surgery since it was formed in 1920. Dr. Petrey is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center. She is closely involved in the education of medical students while they rotate on General Surgery. Dr. Petrey is also the Program Director for the Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center, which she initiated with the help of her partners. Dr. Petrey has always been dedicated to research in Trauma, Critical Care and Acute General Surgery. Her special interests are trying to determine the causes of readmission of trauma patients to the hospital, cost effectiveness in all areas of healthcare and post-traumatic stress disorder in trauma patients. Dr. Petrey served as the Secretary of the Medical Staff at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, in Dallas (2014-2016) and the President of the Medical Staff (2016-2018) responsible for over a thousand physicians. She also serves on the ICU Quality Committee, the ICU Clinical Practice Council, Professional Standards Committee, Allied Health Committee, Credentials Committee and Best Care Quality Committee. She also served as President of the Baylor University Medical Center Women's Physician Forum from 2005-2010. Dr. Petrey has been a member of Urgent Surgery Associates since 2001, specializing in Acute Care General Surgery, Surgical Trauma and Surgical Critical Care. She also is a member of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma and the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) and the Society of Critical Care Medicine and Southwestern Surgical Congress. Dr. Petrey is board certified in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. She also is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Petrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Warren Lichliter
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Baylor Scott & White North Texas Colon And Rectal Associates - Dallas

    3409 Worth St, Ste 600, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lichliter is a Clinical Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. He sees patients at the North Texas Colon & Rectal Dallas office location. He is accepting new patients. Dr. Lichliter has been nominated for the fifteenth consecutive year for D Magazine's 2025 Best Docs . Dr. Lichliter has been named one of D Magazine’s Best Docs at least 15 times earning him a place on D Magazine’s Hall of Fame list. Dr. Lichliter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Michael Pendola
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Baylor Scott & White North Texas Colon And Rectal Associates - Dallas

    3409 Worth St, Ste 600, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Pendola is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. He sees patients at the North Texas Colon & Rectal Dallas and Garland office locations. He is accepting new patients. Dr. Pendola has been nominated for the seventh consecutive year for D Magazine's 2025 Best Docs . Dr. Pendola has been named a Texas Super Doctor for 2023 by Texas Monthly. Dr. Pendola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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    Edward Franko
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Baylor Scott & White North Texas Colon And Rectal Associates - Dallas

    3409 Worth St, Ste 600, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Franko is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. Dr. Franko sees patients at the North Texas Colon & Rectal Dallas and Garland office locations. He is accepting new patients. Dr. Franko has been named one of Texas Monthly's Texas Super Doctors for over 10 years earning him a place on Texas Monthly's Hall of Fame list. Dr. Franko was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2025. Dr. Franko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Roberto Rodriguez
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Texas Oncology, P.A.

    3410 Worth Street, Suite 160, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Rodriguez-Ruesga attended medical school at Universidad De Nuevo Leon in 1991. He then completed residencies in Preliminary Surgery at the Mayo Graduate School Of Medicine-Rochester in 1993 and in General Surgery from Butterworth Hospital/Michigan State in 1998. In 1999, he completed a fellowship in colon/rectal surgery at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health. Dr. Rodriguez-Ruesga is certified in colon and rectal surgery by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Rodriguez-Ruesga and his wife, Julie, have three children. His hobbies include singing, playing guitar, traveling, kayaking, running and collecting coins. Dr. Rodriguez 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 Ileostomy.

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

    UT Southwestern Zale Lipshy Pavilion William P Clements JR University Hospital

    6201 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Bruns is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Bruns is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Peptic Ulcer, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    North Texas Colon & Rectal Associates PA

    3409 Worth St Ste 600, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Jacobson is a Colorectal Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Jacobson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hemorrhoids, Crohn's Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

    Physician Associates Of Southwest Dallas

    122 W Colorado Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Truitt is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Truitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Colostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    MedHealth

    221 W Colorado Blvd Pavilion II,, Ste 644, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Anand Lodha is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Lodha 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 Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    UT Southwestern - Surgery

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd., 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Fleming is a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Fleming is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Liver Failure, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy.

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

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justine Broecker is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Broecker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Colostomy.

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

    UT Southwestern - General Surgery

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd., 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emina Huang is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Colitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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

    UT Southwestern - Surgery

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd., 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin

    Lai Xue is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Xue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Jacob Christopher Caruso

    1801 Inwood Rd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Javier Pogacnik is a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Pogacnik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Crohn's Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

    UT Southwestern Medical Center

    1801 Inwood Rd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Mandell is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Mandell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Keloids, Hypovolemic Shock, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Steven G. Leeds
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Baylor Scott & White Center For Advanced Surgery - Dallas

    3417 Gaston Ave, Ste 965, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Leeds is a Clinical Associate Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. He attended Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies. During the medical school curriculum, Dr. Leeds excelled in anatomy and physiology pushing him toward surgery. Upon doing clinical rotations in New York and New Jersey, he was drawn closer to the field of surgery. Dr. Leeds then completed his clinical rotations as a medical student in Phoenix, AZ, at Maricopa Medical Center. He felt the learning environment, clinical experience and surgical education was ideal to continue surgical education, so he remained there to train in the general surgery residency program. The program is affiliated with the University of Arizona School of Medicine, and the curriculum included rotations through several other prestigious affiliates such as the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Scottsdale Healthcare Hospitals and Providence Portland Medical Center in Oregon. Here he received several honors including awards from the emergency medicine residency program for the Impact Award, the House Officer of the Year from University of Arizona School Medicine and the Ambassador of Medical Ethics given by the surgery department. After completing general surgery residency, he went on to train in a minimally invasive surgery fellowship with one of the field's greatest contributors, Lee Swanstrom, at Providence Portland Medical Center. While in fellowship, he operated with several world-renowned surgeons in the fields of minimally invasive surgery, colorectal surgery and hepatobiliary surgery, and he became a member of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Leeds was nominated for D Magazine's Best Docs in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Dr. Leeds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Sitaram Chilakamarry
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    UT Southwestern - Colorectal Surgery At Texas Health Dallas

    8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 204, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu

    Sitaram Chilakamarry is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Chilakamarry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

    Jesus Flores
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists - Dallas

    7777 Forest Ln, Ste A321, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Jesus Flores is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Flores 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Sharon G. Gregorcyk
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists - Dallas

    7777 Forest Ln, Ste A321, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharon Gregorcyk is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Gregorcyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    3409 Worth St, Suite 500, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paitoon Tulanon is a Colorectal Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Tulanon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Dallas, TX?

    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 Dallas, TX?

    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 Dallas, TX?

    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 Dallas, TX?

    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 Dallas, TX?

    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 Dallas, TX?

    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 Dallas, TX?

    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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