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    MediFind found 311 doctor with experience in Ileostomy near California, US. Of these, 250 are Experienced, 47 are Advanced, 11 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    311 providers found
      Amy L. Lightner
      Elite in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      Elite in Ileostomy
      General Surgery

      Scripps Health

      10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Amy Lightner is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lightner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Radiation Enteritis, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

      Phillip Fleshner
      Elite in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery
      Elite in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery

      Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center-Los Angeles

      8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 101, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Phillip Fleshner is a Colorectal Surgeon in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Fleshner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Elite in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery
      Elite in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery

      Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center - Los Angeles

      8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 101, 
      West Hollywood, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Karen Zaghiyan is a Colorectal Surgeon in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Zaghiyan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Surgical Oncology
      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Surgical Oncology

      Ucsf Dept Of Surgery

      400 Pamassus Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Madhulika Varma is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Varma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Byrne Lee is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Ileostomy.

      Experienced in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      City Of Hope Medical Foundation

      1500 E Duarte Rd, 
      Duarte, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kurt Melstrom is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Duarte, California. Dr. Melstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery

      Ucsf Dept Of Surgery

      505 Parnassus Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hobart Harris is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy.

      Experienced in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      209 Fair Oaks Ave, 
      South Pasadena, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Sentovich is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in South Pasadena, California. Dr. Sentovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Genital Warts, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      200 Ucla Medical Plz, Suite #214, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jonathan Sack is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sack is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Ileostomy and Hernia Surgery.

      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery

      Office

      3855 Health Sciences Dr Ste 2073, 
      La Jolla, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sonia Ramamoorthy is a Colorectal Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ramamoorthy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery

      UC San Diego

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Samuel Eisenstein is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Eisenstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      General Surgery

      Cedars-Sinai Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery-Los Angeles

      8635 W 3rd St Ste 770 Ofc West, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alessio Pigazzi is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pigazzi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      General Surgery

      Office

      333 City Blvd W Ste 850, 
      Orange, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Joseph Carmichael is a General Surgeon in Orange, California. Dr. Carmichael is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy.

      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      Thoracic Surgery

      Office

      100 Medical Plz E Ste 630, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peyman Benharash is a Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Benharash is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Diverticular Disease, Cardiogenic Shock, Gallbladder Removal, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      General Surgery

      Iqbal Surgical Associates Inc.

      18225 Brookhurst St Ste 5, 
      Fountain Valley, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Atif Iqbal is a General Surgeon in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Iqbal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ileostomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      General Surgery

      Office

      300 Pasteur Dr # H3680K, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Cindy Kin is a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Kin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      General Surgery

      UCI Health

      101 The City Dr S, 
      Orange, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Mills is a General Surgeon in Orange, California. Dr. Mills is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery
      Distinguished in Ileostomy
      Colorectal Surgery

      Cleveland Clinic

      400 Craven Rd, 
      San Marcos, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthias Turina is a Colorectal Surgeon in San Marcos, California. Dr. Turina is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

      William R. Ryan
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Ileostomy
      General Surgery

      Complex Head & Neck Surgery Program

      2340 Clay Street, 5th Floor, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Ryan is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His top areas of expertise are Renal Oncocytoma, Ear Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ryan is currently accepting new patients.

      Jenny S. Sauk
      Advanced in Ileostomy
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Ileostomy
      Gastroenterology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      100 Medical Plaza, Suite 250, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jenny Sauk is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sauk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Ileostomy?

      An ileostomy is used to move waste out of the body. This surgery is done when the colon or rectum is not working properly.

      The word "ileostomy" comes from the words "ileum" and "stoma." Your ileum is the lowest part of your small intestine. "Stoma" means "opening." To make an ileostomy, the surgeon makes an opening in your belly wall and brings the end of the ileum through the opening. The ileum is then attached to the skin.

      When should I see an Ileostomy doctor in California, US?

      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 an Ileostomy doctor in California, US?

      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 Ileostomy doctors in California, US?

      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 Ileostomy doctors in California, US?

      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 an Ileostomy doctor in California, US?

      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 Ileostomy doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ileostomy 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 an Ileostomy doctor in California, US?

      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 Ileostomy 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 Ileostomy 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 Ileostomy doctors in California, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ileostomy 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 an Ileostomy doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ileostomy 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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