The 20 Best Ileostomy Doctors near Saint Louis, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Ileostomy near Saint Louis, MO. Of these, 9 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    4500 Forest Park Ave Fl 5, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Wise is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Wise is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Ileostomy
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Glasgow is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Glasgow is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Distinguished in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Ileostomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    660 S Euclid Ave Ste 8109, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Mutch is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mutch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Distinguished in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 8C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Hunt is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hunt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Grace Montenegro is a colon and rectal surgeon and general surgeon. She provides specialty care for diseases of the colon, rectum and anus, including colon and rectal cancer, benign anorectal disease, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor dysfunction and complex diverticular disease. Dr. Montenegro uses minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic, robotic and transanal minimally invasive surgery. Her special interests include rectal and colon cancer, robotic surgery and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Montenegro is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Her professional memberships include American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Montenegro enjoys the challenge of complex cases and working with other SLUCare specialists to provide the best care possible for patients. Dr. Montenegro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy. Dr. Montenegro is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery , American Board Of Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    1225 S. Grand Blvd., 2L - Door 1, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Putty is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Putty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Putty is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Silviera is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Silviera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Isaiah Turnbull is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Turnbull is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Hernia Surgery, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Ileostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    Gastroenterology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Parakkal Deepak is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Deepak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brendan Lovasik is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Lovasik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 8C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Blatnik is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Blatnik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Malabsorption, Achalasia, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    5501 Delmar Blvd Ste A430, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laurie Punch is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Punch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Peptic Ulcer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    11155 Dunn Rd Ste 108, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Freeman is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Fairview Heights Medical Group SC

    11155 Dunn Rd Ste 108N, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Yasin is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Yasin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery

    West County Surgicalspecialist

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 7011B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sekhar Dharmarajan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Dharmarajan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery

    Suburban Surgical Associates Inc.

    555 N New Ballas Rd Ste 265, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Lederman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Lederman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Suburban Surgical Associates Inc.

    555 N New Ballas Rd Ste 265, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Mendelow is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mendelow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery

    Colorectal Specialists PC

    12345 W Bend Dr Ste 303, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Schuval is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Schuval is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    12401 Olive Blvd Ste 202, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hannah Ha is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    12122 Tesson Ferry Rd Ste 101, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 near Saint Louis, MO?

    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 near Saint Louis, MO?

    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 near Saint Louis, MO?

    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 near Saint Louis, MO?

    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 near Saint Louis, MO?

    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 near Saint Louis, MO?

    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 near Saint Louis, MO?

    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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