The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors in Georgia, US

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The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors in Georgia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 168 doctor with experience in Colostomy near Georgia, US. Of these, 162 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Kevin Powell
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Surgical Associates

    81 Prominence Court, Suite 200, 
    Dawsonville, GA 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Powell is a General Surgeon in Dawsonville, Georgia. Dr. Powell has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Powell is currently accepting new patients.

    Travelyan Walker
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Surgical Associates

    4445 South Lee Street, Suite 310, 
    Buford, GA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Travelyan Walker is a General Surgeon in Buford, Georgia. Dr. Walker has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Colostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

    James Chambers
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Surgical Associates

    4445 South Lee Street, Suite 310, 
    Buford, GA 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Chambers is a General Surgeon in Buford, Georgia. Dr. Chambers has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Appendectomy. Dr. Chambers is currently accepting new patients.

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    Nelson Royall
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Surgical Associates

    1439 Jesse Jewell Parkway Northeast, Suite 302, 
    Gainesville, GA 
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nelson Royall is a General Surgeon in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Royall has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Insulinoma, Glucagonoma, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Royall is currently accepting new patients.

    Lloyd T. Winger
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Of Fayetteville

    1265 Highway 54 West, Suite 305, 
    Fayetteville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    L. Thomas Winger, IV, MD, FACS earned his medical degree from University of Texas at Houston, and completed his residency at Emory University in 2005. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology and Spanish from Rice University, and is board certified in General Surgery.Dr. Winger has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Prior to joining the surgical staff at Piedmont Fayette Hospital in 2005, Dr. Winger was a Chief Resident at Emory University Hospital. Dr. Winger specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery, including colon cancer and diverticulitis resections, gallbladder removal, appendectomy, and ventral hernia repair; thyroid and parathyroid surgery; and soft tissue operations.Dr. Winger has a special interest in blending modern minimally invasive techniques and imaging modalities, with classic technical skills learned while at Emory and honed over his many years of operating at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.In his spare time, Dr. Winger enjoys running and spending time with his family.Dr. Winger is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Winger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Seth A. Rosen
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Emory Johns Creek Hospital Campus

    6335 Hospital Parkway, Ste110, 
    Johns Creek, GA 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seth Rosen is a Colorectal Surgeon in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Rosen has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Nimesh N. Shah
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Emory At Decatur - Specialty Surgery

    2665 North Decatur Road, Ste130, 
    Decatur, GA 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nimesh Shah is a General Surgeon in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Umbilical Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

    Dipan Patel
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Campus

    5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Fl6, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dipan Patel is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Swetha K. Ramakrishnan
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    ATL Colorectal Surgery, PC

    95 Collier Road Northwest, Suite 4025, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Swetha Ramakrishnan is a board-certified colorectal surgeon who grew up in North Brunswick, New Jersey. She graduated with the highest distinction from a combined 7 year BS/MD program from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in life science and a minor in German language. She received her MD degree from Jefferson Medical College where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She then completed her general surgery residency at the Emory University School of Medicine, where she also completed a 2-year post-doctoral research fellowship in transplant immunology. She completed her fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.Dr. Ramakrishnan is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. She is currently the chairwoman of the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Ethics Committee and serves as an adjunct clinical faculty member for Mercer University's College of Health Professions. She practices all aspects of colon and rectal surgery, including treatment of colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulae, abscesses, and pilonidal disease. She performs colonoscopy, laparoscopy, Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS), High Resolution Anoscopy (HRA), the Cleft Lift procedure for pilonidal disease, and sacral neuromodulation for the treatment of fecal incontinence. She has a particular interest in the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Ramakrishnan was named a Top Doctor by Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Trend Magazine in 2022. Dr. Ramakrishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Proctitis, Colostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    James M. Stevens
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Of Fayetteville

    1265 Highway 54 West, Suite 305, 
    Fayetteville, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Stevens, MD, earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Atlanta Medical. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from University of Georgia and is board certified in General Surgery.Dr. Stevens has been practicing medicine for 9 years. Dr. Stevens specializes in General Surgery. Dr. Stevens has a special interest in providing individualized care to each of his patients and provides care in the scope of General Surgery.In his spare time, Dr. Stevens enjoys spending time with family, coaching youth sports and golfing.Dr. Stevens is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Stevens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Edmund M. Molnar
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Of Columbus

    920 18th St, 
    Columbus, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edmund 'Mac'Molnar, M.D., is a board certified surgeon. He received his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine and completed his residency and internship at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Molnar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Colostomy, and Vagotomy.

    Ari Reichstein
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ari Reichstein is a Colorectal Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Reichstein has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Brian C. Organ
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Atlanta Surgery Associates

    1129 Hospital Drive, SteA1, 
    Stockbridge, GA 
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Organ is a General Surgeon in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Organ has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Parathyroidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Amir H. Aryaie
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    BMI Surgical Institute

    2303 Cumberland Pkwy, Se, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Aryaie is a board certified surgeon and has completed a Minimally Invasive and Bariatric fellowship at one of the top fellowship programs in the United States at University Hospitals Case Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Aryaie received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia, then attended Ross University School of Medicine, where he graduated in the top 5 percent of his class. He completed his residency at The Jewish Hospital, an affiliate of University of Cincinnati. Once he finished his fellowship at one of the top prestigious MIS/Bariatric fellowships in the United States, he joined Texas Tech University Health Science Center as assistant professor of surgery where he served as Medical Director and Chief of Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery at University Medical Center from 2016 to 2019 before moving back to Atlanta.Dr. Aryaie has done extensive research, published multiple publications and has been featured during national presentations regarding bariatrics and minimally invasive surgery. He was named as 'Top Doctor'and 'Doctor of Distinction'in multiple magazines.Dr. Aryaie serves on multiple national surgical committees and is an active member of the American College of Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES); and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons (ASMBS)As an extremely experience and knowledgeable surgeon, he has conducted thousands of high-quality weight loss surgeries including Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric bypass, Duodenal Switch, Single Anastomosis Duodenal Switch (SADI), Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG), Gastric Balloon, and Revisional Bariatric Surgery. In addition, Dr. Aryaie specializes and has extensive experience in robotic, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgeries.Dr. Aryaie is the Founder of BMI Surgical Institute and a Member of Piedmont Clinic, providing patients in Georgia with the highest quality, most advanced, and comprehensive medical and surgical weight loss services. Dr. Aryaie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Obesity, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Wendy R. Greene
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wendy Greene is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Greene has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    William E. Taylor
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    Columbus Surgical Specialists

    1900 10th Avenue, Suite 201, 
    Columbus, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Taylor earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota and completed his residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, MN. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and he holds a fellowship from the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.Dr. Taylor has been practicing medicine for more than 23 years and is currently a member of Columbus Surgical Specialists in Columbus, GA. His practice includes general surgery and a robust cross-section of colon- and rectal-related surgical services and care.In his spare time, Dr. Taylor enjoys spending time with his family and fly fishing.Dr. Taylor is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. His practice is conveniently located near the Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown campus and hospital complex. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Mutinhima R. Moyo
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians PAH Surgicalist

    35 Collier Road NW, Suite 775, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mutinhima Moyo is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Moyo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Moyo is currently accepting new patients.

    Ankur Goel
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Piedmont Physicians Colon And Rectal Surgery At Augusta

    1348 Walton Way, Ste 6500, 
    Augusta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Goel specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery and treats conditions such as colon and rectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and fistulas. He also performs procedures such as screening and diagnostic colonoscopies. He is Board Certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery, as well as General Surgery.Dr. Goel has been part of the Colon and Rectal Surgery team at Piedmont Augusta for over three years.In his spare time, Dr Goel enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. Dr. Goel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    David R. Elwood
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Elwood is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Elwood has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Felipe B. Maegawa
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Campus

    5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Fl6, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese

    Felipe Maegawa is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Maegawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

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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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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 in Georgia, US?

    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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