The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors in Utah, US

Jared Bratvold, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in acute care surgery at Intermountain Health's McKay-Dee Hospital. He supports patients in Ogden and Northern Utah, performing a wide range of general surgical operations. He is passionate about helping patients in urgent need and is dedicated to providing high-quality care every time. Dr. Bratvold began his medical journey with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Dakota – College of Nursing before earning his Medical Doctorate from the University of North Dakota – School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed his surgical residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where he developed a strong foundation in emergency and general surgical care. Originally from Northern Minnesota, Dr. Bratvold has lived in Texas and Tennessee, bringing a broad perspective to his practice. Outside of surgery, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, fishing, hunting, skiing, SCUBA diving, and traveling.Conditions treated:General surgical treatmentAcute care surgical servicesEmergency and trauma surgical servicesProcedures performed:Open and laparoscopicTraditional general surgery proceduresGallbladders, appendix, hernias, cancer, breathing tubs, feeding tubes, abscess drain,Robotic surgeries. Dr. Bratvold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Nick Byrge, MD, is a general surgeon at Intermountain Health’s Trauma and General Surgery in Murray, Utah. He supports patients across the Wasatch Front, performing surgeries to treat gallbladder disease, gallstones, appendicitis, breast cancer, and more.Dr. Byrge is interested in the breadth of general surgery from elective surgery to acute care surgery.He received his undergraduate degree in biology and Spanish from the University of Utah. He then went on to earn his medical degree from Texas A&M System Health Science Center. He completed his residency training in general surgery at the University of Utah. Outside the clinic, the Price, Utah native enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.Conditions Treated: Gallbladder diseaseGallstonesAppendicitisBreast cancerInguinal herniaUmbilical herniaIncisional herniaParastomal herniaSpigelian herniaDiverticulitisGastroesophageal reflux diseaseHiatal herniaAchalasiaSpleen disordersHemochromatosisHereditary spherocytosisITPLipomasAbscessesSebaceous cystEmergency general surgeryProcedures Performed: CholecystectomyCommon bile duct explorationAppendectomyColon resectionAbdominal wall reconstructionNissen FundoplicationToupet FundoplicationHeller MyotomyDor fundoplicationSplenectomyIncision and Drainage of abscessesComplex open laparoscopic and DaVinci Robotic Surgery. Dr. Byrge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

Dr. Scott Short is an attending surgeon in the Division of Pediatric General, Thoracic, and Neonatal Surgery at Primary Children's Hospital. He has a particular interest in minimal access surgery, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), and pediatric surgical oncology. In addition, his daily clinical practice includes all common pediatric surgical problems including inguinal hernias, undescended testicles, hydroceles and feeding access (gastrostomy tube placement). He is a member of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and the Children's Oncology Group. Treatment of inflammatory bowel disease in children with emphasis on enhanced recovery is also an area of special interest in Dr. Short's practice and academic work.Dr. Short sees patient's at Primary Children's Hospital and at Primary Children's-Riverton. One of his goals is to work with parents to optimize the surgical experience and shorten hospital stays for children.Dr. Short's clinical interests also include the following conditions: Inguinal hernia, Umbilical hernia, Undescended testicle, Hydrocele, Cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder), Gastrostomy (placement of a stomach tube), Appendectomy (removal of the appendix), Vascular access (ports and central lines), Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum), and Pediatric Oncologic surgery (Wilm's, Neuroblastoma, and adrenal tumors/pancreas surgery). Dr. Short is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

Colorectal and General Surgery. Dr. Gawlick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Anal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Dr. Joseph Hansler is a general surgeon at Intermountain Health’s Northern Utah Surgeons, and McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah. He supports patients in Ogden, Weber County, northern Davis County, and surrounding areas, providing surgical treatment for breast cancer, benign breast disease, acute general surgery issues, and more.Outside the clinic, he enjoys time with his family, fly fishing, hunting, mountain bike riding, home remodeling projects, golfing, skiing, tennis, camping, gardening, cooking, and reading.Surgical Treatments: Breast cancerBenign breast diseaseAcute general surgery issuesTrauma surgical needsGastrointestinal disordersGallbladder diseaseColorectal cancerInguinal herniaVentral herniasProcedures Performed: Robotic assisted laparoscopicLaparoscopicPeritoneal dialysis catheter placement. Dr. Hansler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Jade Nunez is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Nunez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Cholecystitis, Colostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Joseph Melvin is a General Practice provider in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Melvin 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 Ureteroscopy. Dr. Melvin is currently accepting new patients.

Toby Enniss is a General Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Enniss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Enniss is currently accepting new patients.

Russell Todd is a General Practice provider in Bountiful, Utah. Dr. Todd has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Todd is currently accepting new patients.

D Millar is a General Practice provider in Lehi, Utah. Dr. Millar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Millar is currently accepting new patients.

Abby Crume is a Colorectal Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Crume 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 Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Encopresis, Ureteroscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Crume is currently accepting new patients.

David Morris is a General Surgeon in Murray, Utah. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Morris is currently accepting new patients.

Cameron Jennings is a General Practice provider in St George, Utah. Dr. Jennings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Melanoma, Gallstones, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Jennings is currently accepting new patients.

Jason Young is a General Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

John Miller is a General Practice provider in St George, Utah. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Pickron is a Colorectal Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Pickron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Pickron is currently accepting new patients.

Tak-ming Ko is a General Practice provider in Roosevelt, Utah. Dr. Ko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Colostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ko is currently accepting new patients.

Abigail Alexander is a General Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Adrenal Cancer, Obesity, and Colostomy.

Thomas Varghese is a Thoracic Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Varghese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Colostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Varghese is currently accepting new patients.

Pratishtha Singh is a Gastroenterologist in Draper, Utah. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Jaundice, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.