The 20 Best Ileostomy Doctors near Omaha, NE

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Ileostomy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Ileostomy near Omaha, NE. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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15 providers found
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Frederick F. Paustian Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    4310 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Leinicke is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Leinicke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Frederick F. Paustian Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    4310 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Langenfeld is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Langenfeld is rated as an Experienced 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, Crohn's Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    Organ Transplant Center At Nebraska Medical Center

    4310 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Langnas is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Langnas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Liver Transplant, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    Organ Transplant Center At Nebraska Medical Center

    4310 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Mercer is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 26 years. Dr. Mercer 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 Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastroschisis, Malnutrition, Liver Transplant, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    Organ Transplant Center At Nebraska Medical Center

    4310 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wendy Grant is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Acute Pancreatitis, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Surgical Oncology

    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Nebraska Medical Center

    505 S 45th St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Foster is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 32 years. Dr. Foster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Melanoma, Lump in the Abdomen, Splenectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    Organ Transplant Center At Nebraska Medical Center

    4310 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaheed Merani is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Merani 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 Neuroendocrine Tumor, Liver Failure, Malnutrition, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery

    General Surgery Clinic At Bellevue Health Center

    2510 Bellevue Medical Center Drive Suite 200, 
    Bellevue, NE 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Taylor is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bellevue, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Gastroenterology

    Nebraska Medicine

    4400 Emile St, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Omid Sanaei is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Sanaei is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (Colon And Rectal Surgery)

    9850 Nicholas St Ste 100, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Ternent is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Ternent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Experienced in Ileostomy

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (Colon And Rectal Surgery)

    9850 Nicholas St Ste 100, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maniamparampil Shashidharan is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Shashidharan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Chi Health Clinic General Surgery (CuMc-Bergan Mercy)

    7710 Mercy Rd Ste 2000, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gokul Subhas is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Subhas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery

    CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs

    800 Mercy Dr, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Fitzgibbons is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Fitzgibbons 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, Umbilical Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery

    Methodist Physicians Clinic (8111 Dodge)

    8111 Dodge St, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas White is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery

    Physicians Clinic Inc.

    8111 Dodge St Ste 263, 
    Omaha, NE 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Buda is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Buda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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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 Omaha, NE?

    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 Omaha, NE?

    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 Omaha, NE?

    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 Omaha, NE?

    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 Omaha, NE?

    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 Omaha, NE?

    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 Omaha, NE?

    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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