The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors near Saint Louis, MO

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Colostomy near Saint Louis, MO. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    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 
     (2.2 miles away)
    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.

    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 
     (2.2 miles away)
    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.

    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 
     (2.2 miles away)
    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.

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    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    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.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    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
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 8C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    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

    Office

    660 S Euclid Ave Ste 8109, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    4500 Forest Park Ave Fl 5, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    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

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Obeid Ilahi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ilahi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Hernia, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Hernia Surgery, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Rosengart is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rosengart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Vallar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Vallar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Colostomy.

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

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Schuerer is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Schuerer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Gastroenterology

    VAMC St. Louis MO

    915 N Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Presti is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Presti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Biliary Dyskinesia, Crohn's Disease, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Gastroenterology

    VAMC St. Louis MO

    915 N Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Sayuk is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Sayuk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Diarrhea, Colostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Christopher Blewett
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Christopher Blewett, MD, FACS, is a board-certified pediatric general surgeon with SLUCare Physician Group at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Dr. Blewett received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and completed his fellowship at Children's Hospital of Alabama. He has a special interest in treating patients from newborn to 21 years old with Hirschsprung's Disease, anorectal malformations and foregut surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons. ""My belief is that every child deserves a healthy upbringing. Providing surgical care is how I contribute to that outcome."" - Christopher Blewett, MD, FACS". Dr. Blewett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Hygroma Cervical, Cystic Hygroma, Appendectomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Gastroenterology

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Baliss is a Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Baliss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 8C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Blatnik is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Blatnik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Malabsorption, Achalasia, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Bruce Jones
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1027 Bellevue Ave., Suite G25, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Bruce Jones is a general surgeon who performs a broad range of surgeries on patients ages 16 and older. He offers a comprehensive suite of surgical services, including hernia repair, gallbladder removal, bowel, as well as skin and soft tissue surgeries. Dr. Jones is focused on helping his patients get better, providing a friendly and relaxed environment to help put them at ease. His patients appreciate his professionalism; friendly bedside manner; availability to answer questions; and extensive experience. He also takes his time explaining a patient's condition and proposed surgery as well as what to expect in the short- and long-term. Dr. Jones is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is also a fellow with the American College of Surgeons. Fun fact: Dr. Jones is a veteran U.S. Army paratrooper, who served in the Iraq war. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Carl Freeman
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    3878 Pershall Road, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (10.0 miles away)
    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.

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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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Saint Louis, MO?

    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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