The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors near van nuys, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 36 doctor with experience in Colostomy near van nuys, CA. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    Southern California Hepatobiliary Pancreatic And Robotic Surgery Institute, Inc.

    5805 Sepulveda Blvd, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Babak Eghbalieh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Eghbalieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Eghbalieh is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Eghbalieh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Panorama City Medical Center

    13652 Cantara St, 
    Panorama City, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dustin Robinson is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Panorama City, California. Dr. Robinson 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    15503 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 240, 
    Encino, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yih-dar Nien is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Nien 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, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Nien is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Providence Tarzana Medical Center

    18321 Clark St, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Allen Hoffman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Hoffman 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, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hoffman is currently accepting new patients.

    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 
     (12.1 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
    11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 3, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ali Cheaito is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Cheaito is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acrospiroma, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Cheaito is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Andrew I. Renner, M.D., Inc.

    2701 W Alameda Ave, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Renner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Renner 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, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Renner is board certified in American Board Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Philippe Quilici, MD

    201 S Buena Vista St, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Philippe Quilici is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Quilici is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Quilici is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Quilici is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

    14445 Olive View Dr, 
    Sylmar, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darin Saltzman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sylmar, California. Dr. Saltzman 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 Appendicitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Appendectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

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

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clifford Ko is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ko 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula, Diverticular Disease, Delirium, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Ileostomy.

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

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Garrett Salzman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Salzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Colostomy, and Appendectomy.

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

    Office

    100 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Lin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Anal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Greater Los Angeles HCS

    11301 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marcia Russell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Russell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Gallstones, Delirium, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Russell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood,, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eiman Firoozmand is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hollywood,, California. Dr. Firoozmand 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 Genital Warts, Proctitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Firoozmand is currently accepting new patients.

    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 
     (12.4 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
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Simon M. Keushkerian, MD Private Practice

    1505 Wilson Terr, Ste 330, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Simon Keushkerian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Keushkerian 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 Gallstones, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Keushkerian is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Keushkerian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Adventist Health Glendale

    1509 Wilson Ter, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Carvajal is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Glendale, California. Dr. Carvajal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Acrospiroma, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Carvajal 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 
     (10.1 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.

    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 
     (10.1 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
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center-Los Angeles

    8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 101, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Phillip Fleshner is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Fleshner 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 Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Fleshner 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 van nuys, 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 van nuys, 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 van nuys, 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 van nuys, 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 van nuys, 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 van nuys, 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 van nuys, 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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