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    MediFind found 57 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Fistula near Kentwood, MI. Of these, 45 are Experienced and 12 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery

      West Michigan Surgical Specialists PLC.

      1045 Gezon Pkwy SW, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jaret Beane is a General Surgeon in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Beane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

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

      West Michigan Surgical Specialists PLC.

      1045 Gezon Pkwy SW, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Theodor Asgeirsson is a Colorectal Surgeon in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Asgeirsson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

      Office

      1009 44th St SW Ste 101, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kerent Pihl is a General Surgeon in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Pihl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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

      Michigan Medical PC

      2093 Health Dr SW, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Antonia Henry is a General Surgeon in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Henry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, and Encopresis.

      James M. Decou
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery

      Pediatric Surgeons Of West Michigan PC

      330 Barclay Avenue Northeast, Suite 202, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      38+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Decou is a General Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Decou has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Gastrointestinal Fistula. Dr. Decou is currently accepting new patients.

      Luke Durling
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Office

      221 Michigan St NE Ste 400, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Luke Durling is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Durling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Daniel J. Watkins
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery

      Pediatric Surgeons Of West Michigan PC

      330 Barclay Avenue Northeast, Suite 202, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      19+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Watkins is a General Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Watkins has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Duodenal Atresia, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Gastrointestinal Fistula. Dr. Watkins is currently accepting new patients.

      Emily T. Durkin
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery

      Pediatric Surgeons Of West Michigan PC

      330 Barclay Avenue Northeast, Suite 202, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      22+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Emily Durkin is a General Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Durkin has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pulmonary Sequestration, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Durkin is currently accepting new patients.

      Marc G. Schlatter
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery

      Pediatric Surgeons Of West Michigan PC

      330 Barclay Avenue Northeast, Suite 202, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      42+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Marc Schlatter is a General Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Schlatter has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Duodenal Atresia. Dr. Schlatter is currently accepting new patients.

      Eric M. Groh
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery

      Pediatric Surgeons Of West Michigan PC

      330 Barclay Avenue Northeast, Suite 202, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      14+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Eric Groh is a General Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Groh has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Pulmonary Sequestration, and Atresia of Small Intestine. Dr. Groh is currently accepting new patients.

      Donald Kim
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery

      Shmg Colorectal Surgery-Lake Drive

      4100 Lake Dr SE Ste 205, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Donald Kim is a General Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

      Eugene Zolotarevsky
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Gastroenterology

      Corewell Health Gastroenterology - 4100 Lake Dr SE

      4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      21+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eugene Zolotarevsky is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Zolotarevsky has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Zolotarevsky is currently accepting new patients.

      Rebecca Hoedema
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery

      Shmg Colorectal Surgery-Lake Drive

      4100 Lake Dr SE Ste 205, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rebecca Hoedema is a Colorectal Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Hoedema is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Jeremy D. Barber
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Gastroenterology

      Corewell Health Gastroenterology - 4100 Lake Dr SE

      4100 Lake Drive Southeast, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (7.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      20+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeremy Barber is a Gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Barber has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Barber is currently accepting new patients.

      Clifford S. Cho
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery

      Metropolitan Hospital

      5900 Byron Ctr Ave Sw, 
      Wyoming, MI 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Clifford Cho is a General Surgeon in Wyoming, Michigan. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

      Ryan K. Conway
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery

      Corewell Health General Surgery - Wealthy

      1900 Wealthy Street Southeast, Suite 250, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      15+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ryan Conway is a General Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Conway has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Conway is currently accepting new patients.

      Amy L. Banks
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery

      Corewell Health General Surgery - Wealthy

      1900 Wealthy Street Southeast, Suite 250, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amy Banks is a General Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Banks has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Banks is currently accepting new patients.

      Gabriel E. Gallardo
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery

      Corewell Health General Surgery - Wealthy

      1900 Wealthy Street Southeast, Suite 250, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      21+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Gabriel Gallardo is a General Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Gallardo has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

      Jeffrey C. Gawel
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery

      Corewell Health General Surgery - Wealthy

      1900 Wealthy Street Southeast, Suite 250, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (5.5 miles away)
      Experience:
      33+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Gawel is a General Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Gawel has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery.

      Elliot C. Pennington
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery

      Pediatric Surgeons Of West Michigan PC

      330 Barclay Avenue Northeast, Suite 202, 
      Grand Rapids, MI 
       (6.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Elliot Pennington is a General Surgeon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Pennington has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Omphalomesenteric Cyst, and Lump in the Abdomen. Dr. Pennington is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      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 Kentwood, MI?

      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 Kentwood, MI?

      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 Kentwood, MI?

      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 Kentwood, MI?

      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 Kentwood, MI?

      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 Kentwood, MI?

      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 Kentwood, MI?

      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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