The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Fistula Doctors Near Me in Salem, VA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Fistula near Salem, VA. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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19 providers found
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    LewisGale Physicians Gastroenterology - Salem

    1802 Braeburn Dr Ste MB10, 
    Salem, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonh Pineda is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Pineda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    LewisGale Physicians General And Bariatric Surgery

    1802 Braeburn Dr Ste 1C20, 
    Salem, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dominique Dempah is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Dempah 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 Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Dempah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Salem Surgical Associates

    1898 Braeburn Dr, 
    Salem, VA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Madge Ellis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Ellis is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    LewisGale Physicians Gastroenterology - Salem

    2155 Apperson Dr, 
    Salem, VA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Quinn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Quinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Quinn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    LewisGale Physicians General And Bariatric Surgery

    1802 Braeburn Dr Ste 1C20, 
    Salem, VA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Steen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Steen 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 Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Steen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Carilion Clinic General Surgery-Roanoke

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farrell C Adkins is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. C Adkins 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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

    Carilion Clinic General Surgery-Roanoke

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Terry P Nickerson is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. P Nickerson 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 Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Carilion Clinic Gastroenterology-Roanoke

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikas Chitnavis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Chitnavis is rated as an Advanced 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 Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Carilion Clinic Gastroenterology-Roanoke

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Klaus E Monkemuller is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. E Monkemuller 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 Polyps, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

    1906 Belleview Ave SE, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shehriyar Mehershahi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Mehershahi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Carilion Children's Pediatric Surgery

    4348 Electric Rd, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn D Bass is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. D Bass 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 Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Esophageal Atresia, Amniotic Band Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Carilion Clinic Endocrinology

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Varun Kesar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Kesar 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 Cholestasis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Carilion Clinic Gastroenterology-Roanoke

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Yeaton is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Yeaton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Carilion Clinic Internal Medicine

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mayada H Issa is a primary care provider, practicing in Bariatric Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. H Issa 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 Obesity, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Obesity in Children, and Endoscopy.

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

    Carilion Clinic Endocrinology

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Curtis E Bower is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. E Bower 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, Umbilical Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Gastroenterology

    Carilion Clinic Endocrinology

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vivek Kesar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Kesar 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 Childhood Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

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

    Carilion Clinic Endocrinology

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandy Fogel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Fogel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Femoral Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

    Carilion Clinic General Surgery-Roanoke

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan R Collier is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. R Collier 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 Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Carilion Clinic Wound Center

    101 Elm Ave SE Fl 1, 
    Roanoke, VA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew A Slemp Jr is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. A Slemp Jr is rated as an Experienced 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 Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis, Iridogoniodysgenesis Type 1, Granulomatous Hypophysitis, and Necrotizing Granuloma.

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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 Salem, VA?

    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 Salem, VA?

    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 Salem, VA?

    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 Salem, VA?

    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 Salem, VA?

    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 Salem, VA?

    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 Salem, VA?

    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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