The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors in Missouri, US

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The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors in Missouri, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 109 doctor with experience in Colostomy near Missouri, US. Of these, 92 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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109 providers found
    Distinguished in Colostomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Colostomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Rentea is a Pediatric Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Rentea is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 8C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Hunt is a Colorectal Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hunt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Glasgow is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Glasgow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Silviera is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Silviera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    660 S Euclid Ave Ste 8109, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Mutch is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mutch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leo Andrew is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Andrew is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Appendectomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Saint Luke's Hospital Physician Billing Services LLC

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 530, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Amajoyi is a Colorectal Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Amajoyi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Rectal Prolapse, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Suburban Surgical Associates Inc.

    555 N New Ballas Rd Ste 265, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Mendelow is a Colorectal Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mendelow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Benrus Surgical Associates Inc.

    6 Jungermann Cir Ste 205, 
    Saint Peters, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerad Miller is a General Surgeon in Saint Peters, Missouri. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    West County Surgicalspecialist

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 7011B, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sekhar Dharmarajan is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Dharmarajan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Northland Open Mri LLC

    5844 NW Barry Rd Ste 120, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Kulow is a Colorectal Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kulow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

    Ralph Silverman
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    SLUCare Physician Group - Colorectal Surgery

    1011 Bowles Ave., Suite 225, 
    Fenton, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Ralph Silverman is a colon and rectal surgeon, specializing in treatment of colon cancer, rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease - both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease - diverticulitis and colon polyps. He also performs anorectal procedures for common issues such as hemorrhoids, rectal bleeding and fecal incontinence. He uses the latest minimally invasive techniques in his practice to improve surgical outcomes and reduce recovery time for patients. Dr. Silverman is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. Silverman enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, hiking and camping. Dr. Silverman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Shin Miyata
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shin Miyata, MD, is a pediatric general surgeon at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. He also serves as an assistant professor of pediatric surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Miyata sees patients up to 18 years old and specializes in minimally invasive surgery, trauma surgery and neonatal surgery. He is certified in PALS specific to pediatric patients. Dr. Miyata completed medical school at Okayama University School of Medicine in 2003, general surgery residency in Japan and in the United States at University of Maryland Medical Center and completed two surgical fellowships - one in surgical critical care from Children's Hospital Los Angeles and another in pediatric surgery from CHU Sainte-Justine, University of Montreal. View Shin Miyata, MD's SLUCare.com profile. Dr. Miyata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Meckel's Diverticulum, Gastroschisis, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

    Grace Montenegro
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Grace Montenegro is a colon and rectal surgeon and general surgeon. She provides specialty care for diseases of the colon, rectum and anus, including colon and rectal cancer, benign anorectal disease, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor dysfunction and complex diverticular disease. Dr. Montenegro uses minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic, robotic and transanal minimally invasive surgery. Her special interests include rectal and colon cancer, robotic surgery and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Montenegro is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Her professional memberships include American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Montenegro enjoys the challenge of complex cases and working with other SLUCare specialists to provide the best care possible for patients. Dr. Montenegro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ileostomy.

    Carl Freeman
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    3878 Pershall Road, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Freeman is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

    John Culhane
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Culhane is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Culhane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Myocardial Contusion, Gastrostomy, and Fasciotomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Saint Luke's Hospital Physician Billing Services LLC

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 530, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Gazzetta is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gazzetta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    1965 S Fremont Ave Ste 100, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Swenson is a General Surgeon in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Swenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    4500 Forest Park Ave Fl 5, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Wise is a Colorectal Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Wise is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Lake Regional Health System

    54 Hospital Dr, 
    Osage Beach, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Quick is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Osage Beach, Missouri. Dr. Quick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

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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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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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