The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors Near Me

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Aileen M. Hwang
Experienced in Colostomy

Dr. Aileen M. Hwang

General Surgery
Swedish Medical Center
Swedish Surgical Specialists - Issaquah
751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Suite 4020, 
Issaquah, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Colostomy
Swedish Medical Center
Swedish Surgical Specialists - Issaquah
751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Suite 4020, 
Issaquah, WA 
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Overview

Dr. Hwang is a 2019 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Aileen M. Hwang is a General Surgery specialist in Issaquah, Washington. She attended and graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 2011 and has over 7 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. She is affiliated with Swedish Issaquah.

Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Graduate Institution
Creighton University School Of Medicine , 2011 | Creighton University Registrar , 2011
Residency
Swedish Medical Center General Surgery Residency Program , 2016
Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in WA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Swedish Issaquah
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

Insurance

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Aetna
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Anthem BCBS
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
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Community Health
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  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
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PacificSource
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Premera
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Premera Blue Cross
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Prominence Health
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Regence
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

Swedish Surgical Specialists - Issaquah
751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Suite 4020, Issaquah, WA
Call: 425-313-7124
Other Locations
Swedish Issaquah
751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Issaquah, WA 98029
Call: 425-313-4000

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Hwang has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Frostbite
Ganglion Cyst
Thyroid Cancer
Urachal Cyst
Biliary Dyskinesia
Colorectal Cancer
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
Hernia
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Thyroid Nodule
Hepatoblastoma
Paronychia
Liver Transplant
Femoral Hernia
Peritonitis
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Portal Hypertension
Anal Cancer
Glucagonoma
Diverticular Disease
Pancreatectomy
Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
Splenectomy
Colitis
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Parathyroidectomy
Appendectomy
Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
Insulinoma
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Parathyroid Adenoma
Ileostomy
Colostomy
Liposarcoma
Pancreas Transplant
Proctitis
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Pyogenic Granuloma
Lynch Syndrome
Appendicitis
Gallbladder Cancer
Splenomegaly
Cholestasis
Rectocele
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Umbilical Hernia
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Vlad (. Simianu
Advanced in Colostomy
Dr. Vlad (. Simianu
Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
Advanced in Colostomy
Dr. Vlad (. Simianu
Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

Virginia Mason Medical Center

1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
 (15.1 miles away)
206-624-1144
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients
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Val Simianu, MD, specializes in surgery for conditions of the colon, rectum and anal canal, such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He also treats pelvic floor problems such as prolapse and incontinence. He has specialty training in laparoscopic, robotic and trans-anal approaches for these conditions.Dr. Simianu works very closely with other specialists, such as gastroenterologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists and urogynecologists, to plan the best course of treatment for each patient. He enjoys playing a part in his patients' journeys to recovery.Beyond his clinical expertise, Dr. Simianu actively conducts research studies on colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease and pelvic health problems. He has a special interest in population health, health-services research and surgical education, and serves as the Medical Director of the colorectal service line for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's Center for Digestive Health.Away from work, Dr. Simianu enjoys hiking, mountaineering, soccer, and traveling and exploring local cuisine with his wife.Watch Dr. Simianu on King 5 Seattle:Dispelling common myths around colon health - New Day NW. Dr. Simianu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Appendectomy.

Ravi Moonka
Advanced in Colostomy
Dr. Ravi Moonka
Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
Advanced in Colostomy
Dr. Ravi Moonka
Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

Virginia Mason Medical Center

1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
 (15.1 miles away)
206-624-1144
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Ravi Moonka, MD, is a specialist in diseases of the colon and rectum, including cancer, tumors, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, rectal prolapse, ileostomy and colostomy reversal, and any other problem that can afflict the colon and rectum. Dr. Moonka is also an expert in the treatment of hernias, abdominal sarcomas, stomach cancer and gallstones.Dr. Moonka lives to make his patient's lives better. Sometimes he makes them a little better and sometimes a lot better. He does other things with his time, but nothing is more important or brings him more satisfaction than that. Dr. Moonka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Advanced in Colostomy
Dr. Abigail K. Wiebusch
General Surgery
Advanced in Colostomy
Dr. Abigail K. Wiebusch
General Surgery

King County Public Hospital District No 2

12333 Ne 130th Ln, Suite 400, 
Kirkland, WA 
 (14.4 miles away)
425-899-6414
Languages Spoken:
English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Turkish
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Accepting New Patients
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Abigail Wiebusch is a General Surgeon in Kirkland, Washington. Dr. Wiebusch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wiebusch is currently accepting new patients.

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