The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors near lexington, KY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Colostomy near lexington, KY. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. John S. Warner
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. John S. Warner
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
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    New Lexington Clinic

    1221 South Broadway, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    859-258-4362
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    John Warner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Warner 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 Arterial Insufficiency, Cholecystitis, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Warner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy

    Dr. Jitesh A. Patel
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy

    Dr. Jitesh A. Patel
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    859-323-6346
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jitesh Patel is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ulcerative Colitis, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy

    Dr. Jon S. Hourigan
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy

    Dr. Jon S. Hourigan
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington,, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    859-323-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jon Hourigan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington,, Kentucky. Dr. Hourigan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Hourigan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Colostomy

    Dr. David J. Svetich
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy

    Dr. David J. Svetich
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    859-278-6031
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    David Svetich is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Svetich 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 Diverticular Disease, Crohn's Disease, Proctitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Svetich is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy

    Dr. Bruce M. Belin
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy

    Dr. Bruce M. Belin
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    859-278-6031
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Belin is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Belin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Belin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Jennifer D. Rea
    Colorectal Surgery | Pediatrics | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Jennifer D. Rea
    Colorectal Surgery | Pediatrics | General Surgery
    Referral required

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    859-278-6031
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Rea is a Colorectal Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Rea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Rea is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. John T. Dvorak
    General Surgery | Pediatrics | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. John T. Dvorak
    General Surgery | Pediatrics | Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Colorectal Surgical & Gastroenterology Associates

    2620 Wilhite Drive, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    859-278-6031
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    John Dvorak is a General Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Dvorak 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 Anal Fissure, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Dvorak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Avinash S. Bhakta
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Avinash S. Bhakta
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    859-323-6346
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Avinash Bhakta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Bhakta 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Sandra J. Beck
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Sandra J. Beck
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    859-323-6346
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandra Beck is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Beck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Beck is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Zachary D. Warriner
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Zachary D. Warriner
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    859-323-5000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Zachary Warriner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Warriner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Prakash K. Pandalai
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Prakash K. Pandalai
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Kentucky Children's Hospital

    800 Rose St, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (0.6 miles away)
    859-323-6542
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Prakash Pandalai is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Pandalai 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Matthew D. Shane
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Matthew D. Shane
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Radiation Oncology And Cyberknife Treatment Center At Baptist Health Lexington

    1700 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    859-277-5711
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Shane is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Shane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Gustavo V. Huerta
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Gustavo V. Huerta
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Baptist Healthcare System Inc

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, 
    Lexington, KY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    859-277-5711
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Gustavo Huerta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Huerta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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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 lexington, KY?

    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 lexington, KY?

    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 lexington, KY?

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    How does MediFind rank Colostomy doctors near lexington, KY?

    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 lexington, KY?

    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 lexington, KY?

    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 lexington, KY?

    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 lexington, KY?

    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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