The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Fistula Doctors Near Me in Columbia, SC

Find the Top Gastrointestinal Fistula Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Fistula near Columbia, SC. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Irena Gribovskaja
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery

    Prisma Health Colorectal Surgery – Taylor St.

    1333 Taylor Street, Suite 5F, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Irena Gribovskaja is a Colorectal Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Gribovskaja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Anal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Gribovskaja is currently accepting new patients.

    Amy N. Hildreth
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery

    Prisma Health Surgery – 2 Med Park

    2 Medical Park Road, Suite 300, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Hildreth is a General Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Hildreth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Hildreth is currently accepting new patients.

    Fernando A. Navarro
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery

    Prisma Health Surgical Oncology – Richland

    2 Medical Park Road, Suite 300, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fernando Navarro is a General Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Navarro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Navarro is currently accepting new patients.

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    Jacob Hessey
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery

    Prisma Health Surgery – 2 Med Park

    2 Medical Park Road, Suite 300, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Hessey is a General Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Hessey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Ogilvie Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Hessey is currently accepting new patients.

    Jesse A. Clanton
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Surgical Oncology

    Prisma Health Surgical Oncology – Richland

    2 Medical Park Road, Suite 300, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jesse Clanton is a Surgical Oncologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Clanton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Clanton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Vascular Surgery

    Columbia Nephrology Associates – Vascular Access Center (ASC)

    121 Park Central Drive, Suite 200, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dion Franga is a Vascular Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Franga is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Franga is currently accepting new patients.

    Gregg M. Talente
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine

    Prisma Health Internal Medicine–Sunset Drive

    1801 Sunset Drive, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregg Talente is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Talente is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease, Cerebral Palsy, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Prisma Health Surgery – Taylor St.

    1333 Taylor Street, Suite 3A, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Martin Mirra is a General Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mirra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mirra is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Palmetto Health

    1333 Taylor St Ste 5F, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Moore is a Colorectal Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Genital Warts, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Prisma Health Gastroenterology And Hepatology – Columbia

    3 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 120, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Meserve is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Meserve is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Meserve is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Prisma Health Pediatric Surgery

    9 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 500, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amina Bhatia is a General Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Bhatia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Splenectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bhatia is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lexington Surgery

    146 E Hospital Dr Ste 400, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Mazza is a Colorectal Surgeon in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Mazza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Lexington Surgery

    146 E Hospital Dr Ste 400, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roland Trey is a General Surgeon in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Trey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Palmetto Health

    1850 Laurel St, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harris Parker is a General Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Parker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Renovascular Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

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

    Palmetto Health

    1850 Laurel St, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zeid Keilani is a General Surgeon in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Keilani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1520 Taylor St Ste 200, 
    Columbia, SC 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Iseman is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Iseman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Painful Swallowing.

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

    Lexington Surgery

    146 E Hospital Dr Ste 400, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Deperi is a Bariatric Medicine provider in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Deperi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    South Carolina Endoscopy Center

    131 Summerplace Dr, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Thoma is a Gastroenterologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Thoma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    South Carolina Endoscopy Center

    131 Summerplace Dr, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erick Singh is a Gastroenterologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Intestinal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    South Carolina Endoscopy Center

    131 Summerplace Dr, 
    West Columbia, SC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nelson Seabrook is a Gastroenterologist in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Seabrook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, 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 Columbia, SC?

    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 Columbia, SC?

    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 Columbia, SC?

    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 Columbia, SC?

    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 Columbia, SC?

    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 Columbia, SC?

    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 Columbia, SC?

    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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