The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors near el segundo, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Colostomy near el segundo, CA. Of these, 41 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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43 providers found
    Distinguished in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Cardiovascular Medical Group

    1304 15th St Ste 102, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Kwaan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kwaan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Proctitis, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Kwaan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Shorr, Smith And Hurst, Mds

    501 E Hardy St, 
    Inglewood, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Shorr is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Inglewood, California. Dr. Shorr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Shorr is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Shorr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Daniel Marcus, MD Inc.

    4640 Admiralty Way, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Marcus is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Marcus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Marcus is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Marcus is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Stevan R. Clark MD

    10220 S Western Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stevan Clark is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Ata Mazaheri, MD Private Practice

    3400 Lomita Blvd, Ste 200, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ata Mazaheri is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Mazaheri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mazaheri is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Mazaheri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Gastroenterology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Gastroenterology | General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    9808 Venice Boulevard, Penthouse Ste, 
    Culver City, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Craig Smith is a Gastroenterologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Culver City, California. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Cardiovascular Medical Group

    1304 15th St Ste 102, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ian Macqueen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Macqueen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Cardiovascular Medical Group

    1304 15th St Ste 102, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Chen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gastroparesis, Hernia Surgery, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    23451 Madison Street, Suite 300, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Houman Solomon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Solomon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Solomon is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Solomon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1170W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Lublin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Lublin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lublin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 680W, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tracey Childs is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Childs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Childs is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Raj A Mittal MD A Medical Corporation

    3400 Lomita Blvd, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raj Mittal is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Mittal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Colostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Mittal is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anton Bilchik is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bilchik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Bilchik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Harbor-UCLA Faculty Practice Plan A Medical Group Inc.

    21840 Normandie Ave, 
    Torrance,, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Beverley Petrie is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Torrance,, California. Dr. Petrie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Genital Warts, Colostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Petrie is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    11818 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leland Foshag is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Foshag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Lymphadenectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Foshag is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance,, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ravin Kumar is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Torrance,, California. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Esteban Aguayo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Aguayo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Mediastinitis, Gallstones, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Randal P. Arase, MD

    1300 N Vermont Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Randal Arase is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Arase is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Vagotomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Arase is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Arase is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required
    8631 West 3rd Street, Suite 880W, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yosef Nasseri is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nasseri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Nasseri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Moshe Barnajian, MD Private Practice

    8635 W 3rd St, Ste 800 West, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Moshe Barnajian is a Colorectal Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Barnajian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Barnajian is board certified in Surgery General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Barnajian is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Colostomy?

    Colostomy is a surgical procedure that brings one end of the large intestine out through an opening (stoma) made in the abdominal wall. Stools moving through the intestine drain through the stoma into a bag attached to the skin of the abdomen.

    When should I see a Colostomy doctor near el segundo, CA?

    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 Colostomy doctor near el segundo, CA?

    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 Colostomy doctors near el segundo, CA?

    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 Colostomy doctors near el segundo, CA?

    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 Colostomy doctor near el segundo, CA?

    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 Colostomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Colostomy 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 Colostomy doctor near el segundo, CA?

    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 Colostomy 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 Colostomy 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 Colostomy doctors near el segundo, CA?

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

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