The 20 Best Colostomy Doctors near Alexandria, VA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 73 doctor with experience in Colostomy near Alexandria, VA. Of these, 64 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Colostomy
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    4320 Seminary Rd, Gastroenterology, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Essam Tellawi is a specialty care physician board certified in gastroenterology. He joined Inova Medical Group with more than 30 years of clinical experience. He has a special interest in management of GI bleeding disorders, early colon cancer detection and biliary endoscopy. Dr. Tellawi became interested in gastroenterology because digestive diseases are common disorders within our community and wants patients to know that with available, modern endoscopy technology, he can instantly diagnose and treat many of these disorders. His goal is to help his patients receive exceptional and compassionate care. Dr. Tellawi currently resides in Mount Vernon, Virginia, with his family. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling to new places and experiencing new cultures. Dr. Tellawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Inova Surgery-Beauregard

    1800 N Beauregard St Ste 40, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hiral Patel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Patel 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    4660 Kenmore Ave, 220, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Esam Omeish is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Omeish is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    General And Laparoscopic Surgery Associates

    4660 Kenmore Ave, 608, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian
    Offers Telehealth

    Stefano Agolini is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Agolini 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 Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Vhc Health Colorectal Surgery-Arlington

    1851 N George Mason Dr Ste 4D, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Rezac is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Rezac is rated as an Advanced 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, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Vhc Health Colorectal Surgery-Arlington

    1851 N George Mason Dr Ste 4D, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rodolfo Pigalarga is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Pigalarga 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 Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Proctitis, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    3800 Reservoir Road NW, Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 4

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zhifei Sun is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Distinguished in Colostomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Colostomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Badillo is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Badillo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Bowel Incontinence, Atresia of Small Intestine, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    VA Medical Center

    50 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Duncan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Duncan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Anal Fissure, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    Washington, DC 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. James Robey is a Johns Hopkins surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive procedures. He has provided surgical services to Washington-area residents for over 30 years. He takes pride in providing a customized approach to care to ensure the best possible outcome. Dr. Robey is consistently recognized as a top doctor in the region by Bethesda Magazine and Washingtonian. Selected Publications “Relationship between tumor necrosis factor, eicosanoids and platelet activating factor as mediators of endotoxin-induced shock in mice.” Adam K. Myers, James W. Robey.British Journal of Pharmacology. (1990) 99, 499-502. “Ruptured, infected popliteal artery aneurysm, a case report.” James W. Robey, et al. Vascular Surgery. 1998. Dr. Robey 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 Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Robey is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    1200 Pecan St SE, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Morrow is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Morrow 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 Peptic Ulcer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    UHS East End Sub LLC

    1200 Pecan St SE, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sabrina Frierson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Frierson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Bariatric Medicine

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Plastics Surgery & Bariatrics

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Ste 4100B, 
    Washington, DC 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Tran is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tran 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 Delirium, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Gw Colon And Rectal Surgery-Foggy Bottom North Pavilion

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW # 9, 
    Washington, DC 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Ng is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ng 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 Anal Fissure, Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Small Bowel Resection, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Vhc Health Trauma Surgery-Arlington

    1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 430, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rony Ramia is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Ramia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    The Endocrinology Group PLLC

    1625 N George Mason Dr Ste 375, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Laporta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Laporta 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    MedStar Health: Colon And Rectal Surgery At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Fabrizio is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Fabrizio 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 Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    MedStar Health: Colon And Rectal Surgery At Clinton

    7501 Surratts Rd Ste 305, 
    Clinton, MD 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Gillespie is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Clinton, Maryland. Dr. Gillespie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Teeple is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Teeple 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 Hirschsprung Disease, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Colostomy
    General Surgery

    Fort Belvoir Community Hospital

    9300 Dewitt Loop, 
    Fort Belvoir, VA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Clay Merritt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Dr. Merritt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Colostomy and Ileostomy.

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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 Alexandria, VA?

    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 Alexandria, VA?

    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 Alexandria, VA?

    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 Alexandria, VA?

    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 Alexandria, VA?

    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 Alexandria, VA?

    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 Alexandria, VA?

    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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