The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors near Cincinnati, OH

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Colostomy near Cincinnati, OH. Of these, 30 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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39 providers found
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    2123 Auburn Ave Ste 524, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ian Paquette is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Paquette is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    The Christ Hospital Physicians-Colon & Rectal Surgery

    2123 Auburn Ave Ste 524, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janice Rafferty is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Rafferty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    TriHealth Group Health - General Surgery - Good Samaritan Campus

    379 Dixmyth Avenue, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hamza Guend is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Guend 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 Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Guend is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - 2014 and American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - 2016. Dr. Guend is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cary Copeland D.P.M. Inc

    222 Piedmont Ave Ste 7000, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Krishna Athota is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Athota is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Hypovolemic Shock, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

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

    University Of Cincinnati Medical Center

    3199 Highland Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Schrager is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Schrager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Univ. Of Cincinnati Physicians Co. LLC

    3188 Bellevue Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Makley is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Makley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Hernia, Hypovolemic Shock, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    University Of Cincinnati Medical Center

    3199 Highland Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Valerie Sams is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Sams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Hypovolemic Shock, Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Cary Copeland D.P.M. Inc

    222 Piedmont Ave Ste 7000, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Goodman is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Goodman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Splenectomy, and Prostatectomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    TriHealth Group Health - General Surgery - Good Samaritan Campus

    379 Dixmyth Avenue, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Bartish is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Bartish is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Bartish is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - 1988. Dr. Bartish is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    The Christ Hospital Physicians-General Surgery

    2123 Auburn Ave Ste 242, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Schilling is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Schilling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    3333 Burnet Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meera Kotagal is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Kotagal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Colostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    TriHealth Group Health - Good Samaritan Campus

    379 Dixmyth Avenue, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    45+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Kerlakian is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 45 years. Dr. Kerlakian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Malabsorption, Gastrostomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Kerlakian is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - 1987. Dr. Kerlakian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Mercy Health — General And Laparoscopic Surgery, West

    3300 Mercy Health Boulevard, Suite 2010, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Gibler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Gibler 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, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Gibler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Mercy Health — General And Laparoscopic Surgery, West

    3300 Mercy Health Boulevard, Suite 2010, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Jennings is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Jennings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Jennings is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Jennings is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colorectal Surgery-Edgewood Suite 271-St. Elizabeth Physicians

    20 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jai Bikhchandani is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Bikhchandani 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, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Mercy Health — General And Laparoscopic Surgery, Anderson

    7502 State Road, Suite 1180, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Welshhans is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Welshhans 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 Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Welshhans is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Welshhans is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Mercy Health — General And Laparoscopic Surgery, Anderson

    7502 State Road, Suite 1180, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Ward is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Ward is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings

    2123 Auburn Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Earl Iv is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Iv 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Trihealth G LLC

    379 Dixmyth Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Grannan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Grannan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Wound Care-Ft. Thomas-St. Elizabeth Physicians

    85 N Grand Ave, 
    Fort Thomas, KY 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Bardgett is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. Dr. Bardgett 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 Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Necrosis, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Cincinnati, OH?

    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 Cincinnati, OH?

    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 Cincinnati, OH?

    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 Cincinnati, OH?

    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 Cincinnati, OH?

    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 Cincinnati, OH?

    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 Cincinnati, OH?

    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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