The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Fistula Doctors Near Me in Mesa, AZ

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 75 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Fistula near Mesa, AZ. Of these, 71 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery

    Arizona Advanced Surgery

    2945 S Dobson Rd, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashley Casano is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Casano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Casano is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Casano is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Practice
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Practice

    Arizona Advanced Surgery

    2945 S Dobson Rd, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daveshni Kumar is a General Practice provider practicing medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kumar is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Practice
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Practice

    Arizona Advanced Surgery

    2945 S Dobson Rd, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Rula is a General Practice provider practicing medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Rula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Rula is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Rula is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery | Gastroenterology

    Tri-City Colo-Rectal Surgery

    2223 E Baseline Rd, Ste A, 
    Gilbert, AZ 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karukurichi Venkatesh is a Colorectal Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Venkatesh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Venkatesh is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Venkatesh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery

    Arizona Advanced Surgery

    2945 S Dobson Rd, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lynn Calcote is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Calcote is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Calcote is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Calcote is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Practice
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Practice

    Arizona Advanced Surgery

    2945 S Dobson Rd, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Marini is a General Practice provider practicing medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Marini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Marini is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Marini is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Practice
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Practice

    Arizona Advanced Surgery

    2945 S Dobson Rd, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Narong Kulvatunyou is a General Practice provider practicing medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Kulvatunyou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Kulvatunyou is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kulvatunyou is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Practice
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Practice

    Arizona Advanced Surgery

    2945 S Dobson Rd, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Bodily is a General Practice provider practicing medicine in Mesa, Arizona. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Bodily is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Bodily is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Bodily is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery

    AZ Elite Surgeons, LLC

    726 N Greenfield Rd, Ste 105, 
    Gilbert, AZ 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ghazanfari continually strives for surgical excellence and has been consistently complemented on his surgical skill and bed side manner. Dr. Ghazanfari has a way about him that make his patients feel at ease and trust he will do all in his power to get them the best outcome possible. He continues to earn a great reputation among his peers and patients for his total patient care. Dr. Ghazanfari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Ghazanfari is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Ghazanfari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Bariatric Medicine

    Pivot Weight Loss Center

    4860 E Baseline Rd, Suite 105, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Jason Richardson is a board-certified and fellowship-trained minimally invasive bariatric and general surgeon, who has dedicated his professional life to improving the health and lives of his patients.  He is a published author of multiple articles and book chapters on the topics of general and bariatric surgery.  As an innovator in the search for better treatments, Dr. Richardson has spoken at conferences throughout the United States on the subjects of his research and surgical techniques.Dr. Richardson attended the Ohio State University medical school and was chief surgical resident at the Hospital of Saint Raphael affiliated with Yale University School of Medicine.  He completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at the University of California, Irvine.  He has trained and mentored medical students, resident physicians, and junior surgeons in advanced surgical techniques.During his career, Dr. Richardson has received awards for patient care, technical skill, and research, and he has earned membership to the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), and other surgical and honor societies. He has been certified by the American Board of Surgery.He performs a wide-range of procedures including treatments for obesity, reflux disease, hernias, gallbladder disease, cancer, and numerous other medical conditions. Through his dedicated practice, research, publications, and training of other surgeons, Dr. Richardson hopes to share his deep appreciation for the life-changing effects that compassionate care can have on patients.  His greatest honor remains the thousands of individuals who have entrusted him with their care.Through his dedicated practice, research, publications, and training of other surgeons, Dr. Richardson hopes to share his deep appreciation for the life-changing effects that compassionate care can have on patients.  His greatest honor remains the thousands of individuals who have entrusted him with their care. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Heartburn, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Richardson is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Sonoran Gastroenterology Associates

    950 N McQueen Rd, Ste 5, 
    Chandler, AZ 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I was born and raised in Southern California, but lived in Nebraska for about 9 years during my general medical training. I've been in Arizona since 2001. I live in the Phoenix area with my wife, 2 sons, and our Labrador retriever. When I'm not working or hanging out with the family I can be found in the hills on my mountain bike.Traditional Medicine: Listen, learn, teach. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Davis is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery

    Banner Health Clinic

    6553 East Baywood Avenue, Suite 101, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy exercising, watching movies and spending time with my family. Dr. Garner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Garner is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Garner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Gastroenterology

    Dignity Health Medical Group Surgical Specialties - Chandler Regional

    485 S Dobson Road, Suite 201, 
    Chandler, AZ 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Clark specializes in colon and rectal surgery with unique skills in advanced care for inflammatory bowel disease, colon and rectal cancer, colonic polyposis syndromes, anal cancer and complex benign anorectal disorders. He uses advanced technology such as high-resolution anoscopy, minimally invasive technology with fluorescence angiography, pelvic floor studies and endorectal ultrasound to help identify, diagnose and treat colorectal disease in a more precise way. Some of these unique clinical treatment strategies enable him to proactively treat low acuity colon and rectal issues in the clinic before they become big surgical cases. Dr. Clark earned his BA in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania; he went on to Penn State University, College of Medicine where he earned his Medical Doctorate. He did an Internship and Residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. He completed a Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Christus Santa Rosa Colon and Rectal Surgery Program in San Antonio.His past academic appointments include Assistant Professor of Surgery at Texas A&M Health Science Center/Baylor, Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Associate Professor of Surgery at Morehouse School of Medicine were he also served as Vice Chair of Surgical Education and Program Director for the General Surgery Residency program. In addition he has given back to our Military community by serving in Department of Surgery at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System.He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dr. Clark is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, a member of the Association of Academic Surgeons and served as an executive board member of the Association of Program Directors in Surgery. Dr. Clark has published many peer-reviewed and book chapters on the topics such as hemorrhoid surgery, robotic surgery for resident training, techniques in advanced coloproctology for fistulizing anorectal disease, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and single incision laparoscopic colectomy among others.Dr. Clark's care philosophy is to treat every patient like they are a family member. I strive to deliver a high-standard of care; I treat my patients like I would treat my family. I make decisions with the patient and base them on medically-proven therapies. I offer my patients access to advanced technology to reduce risk, improve outcomes and minimize complications. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Anal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Ileostomy. Dr. Clark is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Practice
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Practice

    Arizona Advanced Surgery

    3501 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 222, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Masur is a General Practice provider practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Masur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Epidural Lipomatosis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Femoral Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Masur is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Masur is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery

    Arizona Premier Surgery

    575 W Chandler Blvd, Ste 120, 
    Chandler, AZ 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I advocate a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care that balances clinical response with maintenance of the best possible quality of life for my patients. I place strong emphasis on actively involving patients in their treatment plans and encourage the enrollment of patients into clinical trials when available. I take pride in being the patient's Quarterback and I communicate regularly with their multiple providers while keeping the patient as informed as possible. Dr. Amini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Amini is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Amini is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Brenda Valencia - Practice Administrator

    2680 S Val Vista, Ste 116, 
    Gilbert, AZ 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Farhoud Khosravi graduated from Nova Southern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008 after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Iowa. He completed his residency and fellowship at Midwestern University where he received the awards of Resident, Fellow and Teacher of the year. He went on to complete an additional fellowship in Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy with Arizona Center for Digestive Health. He is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology. His clinical interests include pancreatic and biliary disorders, esophageal disease, inflammatory bowel disease and general gastroenterology. With his advanced skill set, he performs procedures including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), therapeutic ERCP, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), Complex Polypectomy, stent placement, enteroscopy, as well as EGD and colonoscopy. He played tennis in college and in his spare time enjoys fitness and mixed martial arts. Dr. Khosravi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Childhood Volvulus, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Khosravi is board certified in American Os Bd Internal Medicine and American Os Bd Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterlogy). Dr. Khosravi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Brenda Valencia - Practice Administrator

    2680 S Val Vista, Ste 116, 
    Gilbert, AZ 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I strive to provide compassionate and expert care in the field of Gastroenterology and therapeutic Endoscopy. Dr. Sachdev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Portal Hypertension, Childhood Volvulus, Indigestion, Cataract Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sachdev is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Sachdev is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

    Dignity Health Medical Group Agave Surgery Clinic - Chandler

    1100 S Dobson Rd, Suite 204, 
    Chandler, AZ 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    "Shawn Stevenson, DO, FACS is an employed provider who serves as the Director of Bariatric and Foregut Surgery and employed provider at Dignity Health Arizona.He is a board certified, fellowship trained surgeon who specializes in advanced bariatric surgical procedures including metabolic weight loss, weight loss and oncology surgery using advanced laparoscopic techniques.Dr. Stevenson earned his undergraduate in Biology from Grand Canyon University. He earned his doctorate degree in Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University and completed is residency in  General Surgery at the University of Arizona.He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Arizona Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. He is a professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, an Assistant Profession at Midwestern University College of Medicine and Adjunct Professor at A.T. Still University College of Osteopathic Medicine and a Clinical Preceptor for Northern Arizona University.It is a privilege to be entrusted with the health of our patients and to provide them with the best possible care and outcomes available. I take great pride in the relationships we develop with our patients and welcome the opportunity to care for patients health.I strive to provide excellent and up to date surgery for my patients through the use of the latest surgical technologies and meticulous surgical technique. It is also of the utmost importance to me that the surgical process goes as smoothly as possible resulting in a quick and effective healing process for my patients.It is a privilege to be entrusted with the health of our patients and to provide them with the best possible care and outcomes available. I take great pride in the relationships we develop with our patients and welcome the opportunity to care for patients health.Quality care is important to Dr. Stevenson, ""I strive to provide excellent and up to date surgery for my patients through the use of the latest surgical technologies and meticulous surgical technique. It is also of the utmost importance to me that the surgical process goes as smoothly as possible resulting in a quick and effective healing process for my patients.""". Dr. Stevenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Stevenson is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Stevenson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery

    Advanced Surgical Associates

    3367 S Mercy Rd, Ste 210, 
    Gilbert, AZ 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Oh was born in Seoul, South Korea. He grew up in Houston, TX and graduated Cum Laude from Trinity University in San Antonio with a B.S. in engineering sciences. He is an Alpha Omega Alpha honor graduate of medicine from the university of Texas San Antonio medical school. He then completed general surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX training under world renowned surgeon Dr. Michael E. Debakey.Before relocating to the East Valley, Dr. Oh practiced surgery for four years in Seattle, WA. There he was a clinical instructor in both the Swedish Hospital general surgery residency program and the University of Washington Medical School. He received the outstanding faculty instructor award from the Swedish Hospital Surgical Residents in 2005.My goal is to provide the highest quality surgical care available with an emphasis on advanced techniques. Patient care is the core value of my practice. Dr. Oh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Oh is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Oh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Practice
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Practice

    Arizona Advanced Surgery

    1450 S Dobson Rd Ste A200, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Szafranski is a General Practice provider practicing medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Szafranski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Szafranski is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Szafranski is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Gastrointestinal Fistula?

    A gastrointestinal fistula is an abnormal opening in the stomach or intestines that allows the contents to leak to another part of the body.

    • Leaks that go through to a part of the intestines are called entero-enteral fistulas.
    • Leaks that go through to the skin are called enterocutaneous fistulas.
    • Other organs can be involved, such as the bladder, vagina, anus, and colon.

    When should I see a Gastrointestinal Fistula doctor near Mesa, AZ?

    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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctor near Mesa, AZ?

    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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctors near Mesa, AZ?

    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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctors near Mesa, AZ?

    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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctor near Mesa, AZ?

    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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctor near Mesa, AZ?

    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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctors near Mesa, AZ?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrointestinal Fistula 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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