The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Fistula Doctors Near Me in buffalo, NY

Find the Top Gastrointestinal Fistula Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Fistula near buffalo, NY. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    Kimbo Chia MD PC

    564 Niagara St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimbo Chia is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Chia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Chia is board certified in American College Of Surgeons. Dr. Chia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Oishei Children's Hospital

    818 Ellicott St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Butsch is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Butsch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    ECMC East Side Pharmacy

    1500 Broadway St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohamad Fazili is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Fazili is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

    665 Elm St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Boris Kuvshinoff is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Kuvshinoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Neuroma Biliary Tract, Splenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Referral may be required

    Oishei Children's Hospital

    818 Ellicott St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Schwaitzberg is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Schwaitzberg 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 Hernia, Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Oishei Children's Hospital

    818 Ellicott St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Posner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Posner 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 Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Kaleida Health

    100 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Ortolani is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Ortolani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Colonoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ortolani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Kaleida Health

    100 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramon Rivera is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Rivera 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 Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine

    St. Lucie Gastrointestinal Diseases PL

    Elm And Carlton St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Silpa Mandava is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Mandava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Anal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sisters Of Charity Hospital Of Buffalo

    2157 Main St, 
    Buffalo,, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fred Boehmke is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Buffalo,, New York. Dr. Boehmke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hemorrhoids, Ileostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Boehmke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sisters Of Charity Hospital Of Buffalo

    2157 Main St, 
    Buffalo,, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Adams is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Buffalo,, New York. Dr. Adams 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 Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sisters Of Charity Hospital Of Buffalo

    2157 Main St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Jordan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Jordan 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 Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, Necrosis, Osteomyelitis, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Hospital

    565 Abbott Rd, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Eckhert is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Eckhert 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Hospital

    565 Abbott Rd, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rurik Johnson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Johnson 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, Gallbladder Disease, Omphalocele, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Mercy Hospital

    565 Abbott Rd, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Steinig is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Steinig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, and Gallstones.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Family Medicine

    Office

    325 Essjay Rd, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Min Yang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Yang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 94 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Sepsis, Stent Placement, and Nerve Decompression.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Associates Of Western Ny PC

    550 Orchard Park Rd, Suite A103, 
    West Seneca, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Armstrong is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Seneca, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    325 Essjay Rd, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikas Singla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Singla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Jaundice, Hepatorenal Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    6044 Main St Ste 110, 
    Williamsville, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Berndtson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Williamsville, New York. Dr. Berndtson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Western New York Retina PLLC

    5225 Sheridan Dr, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Corasanti is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Corasanti 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 Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Choledocholithiasis, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 buffalo, NY?

    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 buffalo, NY?

    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 buffalo, NY?

    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 buffalo, NY?

    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 buffalo, NY?

    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 buffalo, NY?

    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 buffalo, NY?

    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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