The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Fistula Doctors Near Me in Rochester, MN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Fistula near Rochester, MN. Of these, 31 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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46 providers found
    Distinguished in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mariela Rivera is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Rivera is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Distinguished in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    MN - Cancer GI

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Navtej Buttar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Buttar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Esophageal Perforation, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Dozois is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Dozois is rated as an Advanced 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 Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Cima is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Cima is rated as an Advanced 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 Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Kelley is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Kelley is rated as an Advanced 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 Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sherief Shawki is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Shawki is rated as an Advanced 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 Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kellie Mathis is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Mathis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kendrick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Kendrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Mn - Gi

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Loftus is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Loftus is rated as an Advanced 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 Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Mn - Gi

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Bruining is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Bruining is rated as an Advanced 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 Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Behm is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Behm 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 Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Larson is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Larson 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 Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Schiller is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Schiller 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, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Office

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Shogan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Shogan 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 Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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

    MN - Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristen Rumer is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Rumer 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 Anal Fissure, Anal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Mckenna is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Mckenna 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 Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heidi Nelson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Nelson 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Starlinger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Starlinger 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 Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Failure, Liver Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Endocrinology

    MN - Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Omar Ghanem is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Ghanem 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 Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery
    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heidi Chua is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Chua is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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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 Rochester, MN?

    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 Rochester, MN?

    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 Rochester, MN?

    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 Rochester, MN?

    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 Rochester, MN?

    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 Rochester, MN?

    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 Rochester, MN?

    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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