The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Fistula Doctors Near Me in Lexington, KY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Fistula near Lexington, KY. Of these, 26 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Bernard is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Bernard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Dvorak is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Dvorak 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 Anal Fissure, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Dvorak is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Rea is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Rea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Rea is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandra Beck is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Beck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jitesh Patel is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Patel 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Danielle Detelich is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Detelich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Liver Transplant, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Reynolds is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Reynolds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    800 Rose St Dept Of, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Hourigan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Hourigan 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Belin is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Belin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Belin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Houssam Mardini is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Mardini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Avinash Bhakta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Bhakta 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cynthia Talley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Talley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

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

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Varun Jain is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula.

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

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Cavnar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Cavnar 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Crystal Totten is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Totten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Univ. Of Kentucky

    740 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Flomenhoft is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Flomenhoft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc

    310 S Limestone St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Roth is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Roth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Bariatric Surgical Associates PLLC

    1401 Harrodsburg Rd Ste C100, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Steiner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Steiner 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 Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants

    1720 Nicholasville Rd Ste 302, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Brunner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Brunner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Intestinal Cancer, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1780 Nicholasville Rd Ste 202, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adalberto Castellanos is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Castellanos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Endoscopy.

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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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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 Lexington, KY?

    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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