The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors near worcester, MA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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

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    Advanced in Colostomy

    Dr. Karim S. Alavi
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy

    Dr. Karim S. Alavi
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Health Colorectal Clinic

    67 Belmont Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    508-334-8195
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karim Alavi is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Alavi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Alavi is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery and General Surgery. Dr. Alavi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy

    Dr. Justin A. Maykel
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy

    Dr. Justin A. Maykel
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Health Colorectal Clinic

    67 Belmont Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    508-334-8195
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Maykel is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Maykel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Maykel is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery and General Surgery. Dr. Maykel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Paul R. Sturrock
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Paul R. Sturrock
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Health Colorectal Clinic

    67 Belmont St, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    508-334-8195
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Sturrock is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Sturrock 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Sturrock is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. James E. Carroll
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. James E. Carroll
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    508-334-0545
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Carroll is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Carroll is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Hongyi Cui
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Hongyi Cui
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

    67 Belmont Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    508-334-0545
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
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    Accepting New Patients

    Hongyi Cui is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Cui 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 Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Cui is board certified in General Surgery. Dr. Cui is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Tess H. Aulet
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Tess H. Aulet
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Health Colorectal Clinic

    67 Belmont Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    508-334-8195
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tess Aulet is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Aulet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Proctitis, and Colostomy. Dr. Aulet is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery and General Surgery. Dr. Aulet is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy

    Dr. Thomas Peponis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy

    Dr. Thomas Peponis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Health Colorectal Clinic

    67 Belmont St, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    508-334-8195
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Peponis is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Peponis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Peponis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Jaroslav N. Zivny
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Jaroslav N. Zivny
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    508-334-3068
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Czech, Russian
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    Accepting New Patients

    Jaroslav Zivny is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Zivny 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 Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Zivny is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Zivny is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Neil B. Marya
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Neil B. Marya
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    508-334-3068
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Neil Marya is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Marya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Marya is board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Marya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Michael W. Potter
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Michael W. Potter
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Saint Vincent Hospital

    123 Summer St, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    508-368-3190
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Potter is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Potter 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 Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Cholecystitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Potter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Paul L. Arcand
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Paul L. Arcand
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Saint Vincent Hospital

    123 Summer St, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    508-368-3190
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Arcand is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Arcand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Femoral Hernia, Hernia, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Arcand is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Prashanth Rau
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Prashanth Rau
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center

    55 Lake Ave N, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    508-334-1000
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Prashanth Rau is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Rau 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 Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Rau is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Bruce J. Simon
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Bruce J. Simon
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center

    55 Lake Ave N, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    508-856-5288
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bruce Simon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Simon 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 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Navine Nasser-Ghodsi
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Navine Nasser-Ghodsi
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center

    55 Lake Ave N, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    508-334-3068
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Navine Nasser-Ghodsi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Nasser-Ghodsi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sclerosing Cholangitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Cholangitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nasser-Ghodsi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Peter W. Sullivan
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Peter W. Sullivan
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center

    55 Lake Ave N, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    508-334-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Peter Sullivan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Colostomy and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Mitchell A. Cahan
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy

    Dr. Mitchell A. Cahan
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center

    55 Lake Ave N, 
    Worcester, MA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    508-856-7551
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Mitchell Cahan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Cahan 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 Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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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 worcester, MA?

    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 worcester, MA?

    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 worcester, MA?

    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 worcester, MA?

    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 worcester, MA?

    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 worcester, MA?

    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 worcester, MA?

    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 worcester, MA?

    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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