The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors near Tinley Park, IL

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Colostomy near Tinley Park, IL. Of these, 26 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    James R. O'donnell
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    9550 W 167th St, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James O'donnell is a General Surgeon in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. O'donnell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Erik A. Swenson
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    9550 W 167th St, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Swenson is a General Surgeon in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Swenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Michael S. Romberg
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Sas Surgical Ltd

    19657 S La Grange Rd, 
    Mokena, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Romberg is a General Surgeon in Mokena, Illinois. Dr. Romberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphangiectasis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Romberg is currently accepting new patients.

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    Rodney Thill
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 413, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodney Thill is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Thill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Bryce J. Bardezbanian
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 413, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryce Bardezbanian is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Bardezbanian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Steven C. Schaefer
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 408, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Schaefer is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Schaefer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroidectomy, and Colostomy.

    Jason R. Zimmermann
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 408, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Zimmermann is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Zimmermann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy.

    John Santaniello
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group Trauma Surgery

    4440 W 95th St, Ste 183, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Santaniello is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Santaniello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Surgical Care Associates LTD

    6703 159th St Ste 110, 
    Tinley Park, IL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Signorino is a General Surgeon in Tinley Park, Illinois. Dr. Signorino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cholecystitis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Imad Qayyum
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    12255 S 80th Ave Ste 204, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Imad Qayyum is a Colorectal Surgeon in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Qayyum has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Surgical Care Associates LTD

    6703 159th St Ste 110, 
    Tinley Park, IL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravi Deshmukh is a General Surgeon in Tinley Park, Illinois. Dr. Deshmukh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Gangrene, Colostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Surgical Care Associates LTD

    6703 159th St Ste 110, 
    Tinley Park, IL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Peplinski is a General Surgeon in Tinley Park, Illinois. Dr. Peplinski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Felipe Gracias
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery
    17495 S. La Grange Road, 
    Tinley Park, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    The more you love your patients, the more you love being a doctor. Dr. Gracias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Breast Cancer in Men, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Surgical Care Associates LTD

    6703 159th St Ste 110, 
    Tinley Park, IL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Krunal Pardiwala is a General Surgeon in Tinley Park, Illinois. Dr. Pardiwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Daniel A Pacella DO PC

    16522 106th Ct, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Pacella is a General Surgeon in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Pacella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Progressive Surgical Associates SC

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 410, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nikesh Lath is a General Surgeon in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Lath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Xavier Surgical Care LLC

    3700 W 203rd St Ste 202, 
    Olympia Fields, IL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anil Lamba is a General Surgeon in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Dr. Lamba is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Paul R. Balash
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 413, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Balash is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Balash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Xavier Surgical Care LLC

    3700 W 203rd St Ste 202, 
    Olympia Fields, IL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Martens is a General Surgeon in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Dr. Martens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Harvey Office

    71 W 156th St Ste 309, 
    Harvey, IL 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Johnson is a General Surgeon in Harvey, Illinois. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Lymphadenectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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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 Tinley Park, IL?

    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 Tinley Park, IL?

    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 Tinley Park, IL?

    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 Tinley Park, IL?

    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 Tinley Park, IL?

    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 Tinley Park, IL?

    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 Tinley Park, IL?

    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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