The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors near Norfolk, VA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Colostomy

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Colostomy near Norfolk, VA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 1 are Elite.

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

    Sentara Surgery Specialists

    6251 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 300, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Sayles is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Sayles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Anal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Sayles is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2028 and American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery - 2029. Dr. Sayles is currently accepting new patients.

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

    EVMS Surgery

    825 Fairfax Ave, Suite 610, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Burgess is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Burgess 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 Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Burgess is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology - Neurocritical Care - 2031, American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care - 2026, and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2026. Dr. Burgess is currently accepting new patients.

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

    EVMS Surgery

    825 Fairfax Ave, Suite 610, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jimmie Collins is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Collins 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 Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Fasciotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Collins is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2026. Dr. Collins is currently accepting new patients.

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    General Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Princess Anne Surgery

    816 Independence Blvd, Suite 3 L, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Ricardo Moscoso is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Moscoso is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Moscoso is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2027. Dr. Moscoso is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sentara Surgery Specialists

    6251 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 300, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Snyder is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Snyder is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2027. Dr. Snyder is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sentara Surgery Specialists

    6251 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 300, 
    Norfolk, VA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nick Rettenmaier is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Rettenmaier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Rettenmaier is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2027 and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Rettenmaier is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sentara Surgery Specialists

    1080 First Colonial Road, Suite 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Rudolph is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Rudolph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Rudolph is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery - 2029 and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2027. Dr. Rudolph is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maxwell Mirande is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Mirande is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diastasis Recti, Umbilical Hernia, Peptic Ulcer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yahya Alwatari is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Alwatari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Heartburn, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adil Bharucha is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Bharucha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Gastroparesis, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Indigestion, and Colostomy. Dr. Bharucha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    5838 Harbour View Boulevard, Suite 240, 
    Suffolk, VA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Yeshtokin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Yeshtokin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Umbilical Hernia, Intraductal Papilloma, Hernia, Colostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Yeshtokin is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery and (Surgery (General Surgery)). Dr. Yeshtokin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    5838 Harbour View Boulevard, Suite 240, 
    Suffolk, VA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yassar Youssef is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Youssef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Youssef is board certified in (Surgery (General Surgery)) and American Board Of Surgery.

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

    Tidewater Surgical Specialists

    5818-D Harbour View Blvd, Suite 250, 
    Suffolk, VA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients

    Ray Ramirez is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Ramirez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Ramirez is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery - 2029. Dr. Ramirez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bon Secours Surgical Specialists

    5838 Harbour View Blvd Ste 240, 
    Suffolk, VA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Frenkel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Frenkel 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Anal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Frenkel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Occumed Inc.

    593 Aberdeen Rd, 
    Hampton, VA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Dalton is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Dalton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Edema, Cellulitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Dalton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sentara Hospital Medicine Physicians

    1080 First Colonial Rd Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Laurence Enderson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Enderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Enderson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Norfolk, VA?

    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 Norfolk, VA?

    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 Norfolk, VA?

    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 Norfolk, VA?

    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 Norfolk, VA?

    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 Norfolk, VA?

    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 Norfolk, VA?

    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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