The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors near mountain view, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Colostomy near mountain view, CA. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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19 providers found
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    325 Distel Cir, 
    Los Altos, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Sheldon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Altos, California. Dr. Sheldon 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 Hyperparathyroidism, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Sheldon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto,, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Shelton is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto,, California. Dr. Shelton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Shelton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kazunari Sasaki is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Sasaki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.

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    Experienced in Colostomy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brendan Visser is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Visser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Hospital Medicine | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Hospital Medicine | Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Santa Clara Homestead Medical Center

    710 Lawrence Expy, 2nd Floor Dept 248, 
    Mountain View, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yao-wen Cheng is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mountain View, California. Dr. Cheng 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 Toxic Megacolon, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto,, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalie Kirilcuk is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto,, California. Dr. Kirilcuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kirilcuk is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Poultsides is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Poultsides is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gallbladder Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto,, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arden Morris is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto,, California. Dr. Morris 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, Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Morris is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Tanya W Spirtos MD Wommens Cancer

    900 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carla Pugh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Pugh 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 Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    Stanford University Medical Center

    450 Broadway St, 
    Redwood City,, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cindy Kin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Redwood City,, California. Dr. Kin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Kin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Sutter Health Ambulatory Care Center And Surgery Center

    2506 Samaritan Court, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hirra Ali is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ali is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Washington Township Medical Foundation

    39141 Civic Center Dr Ste 335, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kranthi Achanta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fremont, California. Dr. Achanta 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 Choledocholithiasis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Achanta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kristina Hobson M.D. Inc.

    14850 Los Gatos Blvd, 
    Los Gatos, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hootan Roozrokh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Gatos, California. Dr. Roozrokh 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

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

    Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

    39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Formosa Chen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fremont, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2505 Samaritan Dr Ste 103, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keyvan Bahadi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Bahadi 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 Breast Cancer, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

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

    MKE General Surgery

    227 N Jackson Ave Ste 220, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carlos Alvarez is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Alvarez 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 Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Alvarez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Referral may be required

    Regional Medical Center

    225 N Jackson Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Benninghoven is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Benninghoven 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, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Referral may be required

    UCSF Medical Group Business Services

    290 Redwood Shores Pkwy, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael O'holleran is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Redwood City, California. Dr. O'holleran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Colostomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Referral may be required

    Mohammadreza Rohaninejad, MD

    14981 National Ave Ste 1, 
    Los Gatos, CA 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammedreza Rohaninejad is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Gatos, California. Dr. Rohaninejad 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, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Rohaninejad 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 mountain view, 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 mountain view, 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 mountain view, 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 mountain view, 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 mountain view, 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 mountain view, 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 mountain view, 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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