The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors near bradenton, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Colostomy near bradenton, FL. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Mazvita E. Simoyi
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Mazvita E. Simoyi
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    West Florida Trauma Network, LLC

    2010 59th St W, Suite 2200, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    941-794-5621
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Serbo Croatian
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    Accepting New Patients

    Mazvita Simoyi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Simoyi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Colostomy. Dr. Simoyi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Paige K. Pennebacker
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Paige K. Pennebacker
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cortez Foot & Ankle Specialists PA

    315 75th St W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    941-761-0500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Paige Pennebacker is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Pennebacker 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Small Bowel Resection, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Kareem R. Eid
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Kareem R. Eid
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    West Florida Physician Network LLC

    315 75th St W, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    941-761-1998
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Kareem Eid is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. Dr. Eid 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 Gallbladder Disease, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Cholecystitis, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Eid is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Colostomy

    Dr. Harold L. Kulman
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy

    Dr. Harold L. Kulman
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    941-917-9000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Harold Kulman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Kulman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy

    Dr. Steven L. Halbreich
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy

    Dr. Steven L. Halbreich
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    SMH Physician Services Inc

    1950 Arlington St Ste 310, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    941-917-6300
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Halbreich is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Halbreich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Halbreich is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy

    Dr. John D. Nora
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy

    Dr. John D. Nora
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    SMH Physician Services Inc

    1950 Arlington St Ste 310, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    941-917-6300
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    John Nora is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Nora is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Nora is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Robert L. Browning
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Robert L. Browning
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Intercoastal Medical Group-Lakewood Ranch

    11505 Rangeland Pkwy, 
    Bradenton, FL 
     (10.2 miles away)
    941-362-8662
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Browning is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bradenton, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Browning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Browning is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. David W. Dexter
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. David W. Dexter
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

    8330 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, 
    Lakewood Ranch, FL 
     (11.4 miles away)
    941-254-6767
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    David Dexter is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Dr. Dexter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Dexter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Diane H. Rhoden
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Diane H. Rhoden
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Smh Physician Services Inc

    1921 Waldemere St, Suite 504, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (12.7 miles away)
    941-917-1579
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Diane Rhoden is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Rhoden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rhoden is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Thomas P. Fitzgerald
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Thomas P. Fitzgerald
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    941-917-7494
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Fitzgerald is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Fitzgerald 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Fitzgerald is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Russell W. Novak
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Russell W. Novak
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    SMH Physician Services Inc

    1950 Arlington St Ste 310, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    941-917-6300
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Russell Novak is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Novak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Choledocholithiasis, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Novak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. David A. Napoliello
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. David A. Napoliello
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Lakewood Ranch Ob/Gyn

    8340 Lakewood Ranch Blvd Ste 101, 
    Lakewood Ranch, FL 
     (13.0 miles away)
    941-388-9525
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    David Napoliello is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Dr. Napoliello 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 Colostomy. Dr. Napoliello is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Thomas C. Lackey-Ii
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Thomas C. Lackey-Ii
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Florida Lakes Surgical PLLC

    9114 Town Center Pkwy Ste 108, 
    Lakewood Ranch, FL 
     (13.0 miles away)
    941-866-8989
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Lackey-Ii is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Dr. Lackey-Ii 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 Varicose Veins, Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lackey-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Pedro J. Briceno
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Pedro J. Briceno
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Vascular And Surgery Assoc

    1921 Waldemere St Ste 504, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    941-917-1579
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pedro Briceno is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Briceno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Cholecystitis, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Briceno is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Joseph M. Mets
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Joseph M. Mets
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Intercoastal Medical Group Inc

    3333 Cattlemen Rd Ste 202, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Mets is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Mets 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, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Mets is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Scott B. Stevens
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Scott B. Stevens
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Intercoastal Medical Group, Inc.

    3333 Cattlemen Rd Ste 206, 
    Sarasota, FL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Stevens is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Stevens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Stevens 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 bradenton, 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 bradenton, 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 do I find the best Colostomy doctor near bradenton, FL?

    You can find a Colostomy doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Colostomy doctors near bradenton, 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 bradenton, 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 bradenton, 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 bradenton, 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 bradenton, 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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