The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors near niles, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in Colostomy near niles, IL. Of these, 64 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 465, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bulgarian, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Marin Marinov is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Marinov 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 Delirium, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Marinov is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Marinov is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral required

    L M Prasad, MD, SC

    1550 N Northwest Hwy, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kunal Kochar is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Kochar 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 Anal Fissure, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Kochar is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Kochar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    L M Prasad, MD, SC

    1550 N Northwest Hwy, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Park is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Park is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    2701 Patriot Blvd, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Frydman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Frydman 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 Diverticular Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Frydman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (Certified). Dr. Frydman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advocate Illinois Masonic Digestive Health Center

    900 W Nelson St 1st Fl, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jan Kaminski is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kaminski 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 Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Anorectal Abscess, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Kaminski is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Kaminski is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Aleksandra Stobnicki MD Violeta Avramov MD SC

    7447 W Talcott Ave Ste 427, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Olen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Olen 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 Cholecystitis, Hernia, Necrosis, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Olen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Colorectal Surgery

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 280, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Weisman is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Weisman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Colostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Weisman is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Weisman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    L M Prasad, MD, SC

    1550 N Northwest Hwy, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Slawomir Marecik is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Marecik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anorectal Abscess, Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Marecik is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Marecik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2050 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 128, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Polish
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Theodoropoulos is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Theodoropoulos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Theodoropoulos is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Theodoropoulos is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Strong is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Strong 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 Crohn's Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Strong is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery (Certified). Dr. Strong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vitaliy Poylin is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Poylin 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 Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Poylin is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery (Certified). Dr. Poylin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    North Suburban Surgical Consultants LLC

    7900 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 2-22, 
    Niles, IL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    M Peckler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Peckler 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 Breast Cancer, Hernia, Gallstones, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Referral may be required

    Aleksandra Stobnicki MD Violeta Avramov MD SC

    7447 W Talcott Ave Ste 427, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Dahlinghaus is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dahlinghaus 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 Hernia, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    LM Prasad M.D SC

    1550 N Northwest Hwy Ste 107, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jean Tremblay is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Tremblay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Colostomy and Ileostomy. Dr. Tremblay is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    1775 Dempster St, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ajit Pai is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Pai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pai is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    1775 Dempster St, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Unuvar is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Unuvar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colostomy. Dr. Unuvar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    General Surgery

    5140 N California Ave Ste 560, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Janette Maldonado is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Maldonado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Maldonado is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northshore Univ HLTH Systems Div Of Rheumatology

    1000 Central St Ste 800, 
    Evanston,, IL 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Muldoon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Evanston,, Illinois. Dr. Muldoon 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Muldoon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2751 W. Winona St., Wound Care/Hyperbaric Center, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Federer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Federer 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, Lymphedema, Epidural Lipomatosis, Milroy Disease, and Colostomy. Dr. Federer is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Federer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Referral may be required

    Medical Associates Of Illinois SC

    1950 N Harlem Ave, 
    Elmwood Park, IL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Athanasios Diniotis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Elmwood Park, Illinois. Dr. Diniotis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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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 niles, 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 niles, 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 niles, 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 niles, 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 niles, 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 niles, 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 niles, 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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