The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors near Houston, TX

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The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors near Houston, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Colostomy near Houston, TX. Of these, 44 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Atif Iqbal
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | Oncology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery | Oncology | General Surgery

    Baylor College Of Medicine

    6620 Main St, Suite 1375, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Atif Iqbal specializes in surgical procedures for benign and malignant pathology of the colon, rectum and anus. Dr. Iqbal is an Associate Professor and Chief, Section of Colorectal Surgery - Surgical Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine, where he is a member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Iqbal’s clinical interests include: robotic surgery and advanced laparoscopy, including sphincter saving procedures for low rectal cancer; and pelvic surgery and surgical treatment of rectal cancer, including transanal endoscopic microsurgery. He is a member of the Baylor Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center and offers laparoscopic pouch procedures for ulcerative colitis and minimally invasive surgery for Crohn’s disease.His research interests include: health services and outcome-based translational research in colorectal pathology with a focus on rectal cancer outcomes and institution of enhanced recovery programs after surgery.Dr. Iqbal earned his medical degree from King Edward Medical University and completed an internship in surgery at Mayo Hospital, in Lahore, Pakistan. He completed a surgical research fellowship at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska and his residency in general surgery at the University of Missouri, followed by a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He joined the faculty of the University of Florida where he was an associate professor.Dr. Iqbal is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He is currently serving as an elected surgical expert on the NCI Rectal-Anal Task Force and the Colon task force of the GI steering committee. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and NRG Oncology. Dr. Iqbal has earned honors for his research presentations to the ACS, SAGES and the Commission on Cancer, as well as a medal of achievement in physiology by the Pakistan Physiological Research Organization. He has also earned numerous ‘patient nominations’ and awards for the quality of care provided. Dr. Iqbal has also been named a Top Doctor in Colon and Rectal Surgery by Houstonia Magazine (2020). Dr. Iqbal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Genital Warts, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Colon & Rectal Clinic P. A.

    6550 Fannin St Ste 2307, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Snyder is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Bowel Incontinence, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Suneal K. Agarwal
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Gastroenterology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Gastroenterology

    7200 Cambridge St, Ste 8B-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Professional Interests: General Gastroenterology Celiac and Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity Colorectal Cancer Screening & Colonoscopy Endoscopic Ultrasound Irritable Bowel Syndrome Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Robert E. Southard
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Baylor College Of Medicine - McNair Campus

    7200 Cambridge St, Ste 6A-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Southard, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Robert Southard specializes in Surgery: Critical Care and works at BCM-McNair Campus. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-7911. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Southard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oliver Peacock is a Colorectal Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Peacock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    7200 Cambridge St Fl 6, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Dumas is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Dumas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Low Blood Pressure, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy.

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

    Office

    6701 Fannin St Ste 1210, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Vogel is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Vogel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Colostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colon & Rectal Clinic P. A.

    6550 Fannin St Ste 2307, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marianne Cusick is a Colorectal Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Cusick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colon & Rectal Clinic P. A.

    6550 Fannin St Ste 2307, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Mcknight is a Colorectal Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mcknight is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Houston Colon - Med Center

    6560 Fannin St Ste 1404, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Coursey is a Colorectal Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Coursey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Genital Warts, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Houston Colon - Med Center

    6560 Fannin St Ste 1404, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Edgcomb is a Colorectal Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Edgcomb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Houston Colon - Med Center

    6560 Fannin St Ste 1404, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jean Paul is a Colorectal Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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

    UT Heath

    6410 Fannin St Ste 1400, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rosemary Kozar is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kozar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Splenectomy, and Fasciotomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Colon & Rectal Clinic P. A.

    6550 Fannin St Ste 2307, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Thompson is a Colorectal Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Houston Colon - Med Center

    6560 Fannin St Ste 1404, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Haas is a Colorectal Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Haas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    1400 Pressler St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yi-qian You is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. You is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Lyndon B Johnson General Hospital

    5656 Kelley St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Stewart is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    MD Anderson

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jesse Smith is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

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

    Specialty Associates Of West Houston PLLC

    1200 Binz St, Suite 380, 
    Houston, TX 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tania Torres-Ruiz is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Torres-Ruiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Gangrene, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Associates Of Houston PA

    4100 S Shepherd Dr, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ikenna Emelogu is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Emelogu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Chronic Pancreatitis, Jaundice, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

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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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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 Houston, TX?

    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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