The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Fistula Doctors Near Me in Knoxville, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Fistula near Knoxville, TN. Of these, 30 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Surgical Oncology

    Office

    1819 Clinch Ave Ste 200, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Midis is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Midis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

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

    University Of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Russ is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Russ 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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

    University Of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Casillas is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Casillas is rated as an Experienced 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 Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Levator Syndrome, Vaginectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    University Health System Inc

    1934 Alcoa Hwy Ste 370, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Low is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Low is rated as an Experienced 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 Anal Fissure, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

    Regional Trauma Surgeons

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 270, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reagan Bollig is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Bollig 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    Regional Trauma Surgeons

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 270, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Catherine Mcknight is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mcknight 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Regional Trauma Surgeons

    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 270, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Cavalea is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Cavalea 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 Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Penectomy, and Liver Embolization.

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

    Team Health

    265 Brookview Centre Way, Ste 400, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Banan 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 Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Acute Kidney Failure. Dr. Banan is board certified in  .

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Family Medicine

    Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

    1901 Clinch Ave, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Meyette is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Meyette 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 Low Blood Pressure, Stroke, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    East Tennessee Surgical Group PC

    2001 Laurel Ave Ste 204, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Schuchmann is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Schuchmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

    Office

    1819 Clinch Ave Ste 200, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Antiporda is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Antiporda 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 Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Vagotomy.

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

    Office

    1819 Clinch Ave Ste 200, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Thurman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Thurman 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Surgical Oncology

    Office

    1819 Clinch Ave Ste 200, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Troy Kimsey is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Kimsey is rated as an Experienced 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 Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Pediatric Surgery

    Etch Pediatric Surgery

    2100 Clinch Ave Ste 510, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Levin is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Levin 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Pectus Carinatum, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Urachal Cyst, and Oophorectomy.

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

    Office

    1934 Alcoa Hwy Bldg D, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aldo Fafaj is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Fafaj 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, Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Splenectomy.

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

    Office

    1934 Alcoa Hwy Ste D285, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Mancini is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Mancini 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, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

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

    Office

    1934 Alcoa Hwy Ste 285, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kyle Kleppe is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Kleppe is rated as an Experienced 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 Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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

    Summit Medical Group PLLC

    2240 Sutherland Ave Ste 104, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Jernigan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Jernigan 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 Pneumonia, Stroke, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Office

    6473 Kingston Pike, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chadwick Fitzgerald is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Fitzgerald 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 Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Pneumonia, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1311 Dowell Springs Blvd Ste 300, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tejal Mistry is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Mistry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Indigestion, Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Portal Hypertension, 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 Knoxville, TN?

    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 Knoxville, TN?

    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 Knoxville, TN?

    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 Knoxville, TN?

    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 Knoxville, TN?

    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 Knoxville, TN?

    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 Knoxville, TN?

    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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