The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors near Gainesville, FL

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Colostomy near Gainesville, FL. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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18 providers found
    Distinguished in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Uf Health Surgical Specialists-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd 14, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Read is a Colorectal Surgeon in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Read is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital

    1515 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Rosenthal is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Rosenthal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Malnutrition, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Uf Health Surgical Specialists-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd 14, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Johan Nordenstam is a Colorectal Surgeon in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Nordenstam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Vanzant is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Vanzant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meir Meerkov is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Meerkov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alicia Mohr is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Mohr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Appendicitis, Fasciotomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Taylor is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UF Health Shands Cancer Hospital

    1515 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chasen Croft is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Croft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Gastroenterology

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bashar Qumseya is a Gastroenterologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Qumseya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    1600 Sw Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Mozingo is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Mozingo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Fasciotomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc

    2001 Sw 13th St, Gi Clinic At Endoscopy Cen, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Schmit is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Schmit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Schmit is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    1601 Sw Archer Rd, Dept Of Surgery, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Atteberry is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Atteberry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Surgical Group Of Gainesville PA

    1143 NW 64th Ter, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Filosa is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Filosa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    North Florida Surgical Associates LLC

    1143 NW 64th Ter, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Pickens is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Pickens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Fibroadenoma, Choledocholithiasis, Desmoid Tumor, Small Bowel Resection, and Colostomy. Dr. Pickens is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    1143 Nw 64th Ter, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stanley Deturris is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Deturris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Deturris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    North Florida Surgical Associates LLC

    1143 NW 64th Ter, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Rose is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Rose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Rose is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    North Florida Surgical Associates LLC

    1143 NW 64th Ter, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Hipp is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Hipp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Hipp is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    North Florida Surgical Associates LLC

    1143 NW 64th Ter, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Castaldo is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Castaldo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Castaldo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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 Gainesville, FL?

    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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