The 20 Best Ileostomy Doctors near encinitas, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Ileostomy

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Ileostomy near encinitas, CA. Of these, 16 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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26 providers found
    Elite in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Elite in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Medical Center Jefferson

    2205 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Lightner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Lightner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Radiation Enteritis, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Distinguished in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Coffey is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Coffey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Coffey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Gil Q Galloway MD Inc

    303 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gillian Galloway is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Galloway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Galloway is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Galloway is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Emergency Medicine Group Of Encinitas Inc

    320 Santa Fe Dr Ste 305, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ujwala Rajgopal is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Rajgopal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Advanced in Ileostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Sandborn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sandborn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sandborn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chun Lee is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gangrene, Ileostomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthias Turina is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Turina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Turina is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodrigo Capona is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Capona is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ileostomy and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Ileostomy
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oscar Hernandez-Dominguez is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Hernandez-Dominguez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ileostomy, and Splenectomy.

    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Melland-Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 9 years. Dr. Melland-Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lucas Keller-Biehl is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Keller-Biehl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lynn Weston is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Weston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Weston is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Garth Jacobsen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jacobsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jacobsen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Perlman Clinic

    9850 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla,, CA 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Worsey is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla,, California. Dr. Worsey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Worsey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla,, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shanglei Liu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla,, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Coastal Surgeons

    3601 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hussna Wakily is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oceanside, California. Dr. Wakily is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Wakily is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Wakily is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gauree Konijeti is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Konijeti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Colorectal Center Of San Diego Inc.

    2095 W Vista Way Ste 106, 
    Vista, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dhruvil Gandhi is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Gandhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Gandhi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Sandler is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sandler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jula Veerapong is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Veerapong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Appendectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Ileostomy?

    An ileostomy is used to move waste out of the body. This surgery is done when the colon or rectum is not working properly.

    The word "ileostomy" comes from the words "ileum" and "stoma." Your ileum is the lowest part of your small intestine. "Stoma" means "opening." To make an ileostomy, the surgeon makes an opening in your belly wall and brings the end of the ileum through the opening. The ileum is then attached to the skin.

    When should I see an Ileostomy doctor near encinitas, CA?

    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 an Ileostomy doctor near encinitas, CA?

    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 Ileostomy doctors near encinitas, CA?

    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 Ileostomy doctors near encinitas, CA?

    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 an Ileostomy doctor near encinitas, CA?

    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 Ileostomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ileostomy 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 an Ileostomy doctor near encinitas, CA?

    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 Ileostomy 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 Ileostomy 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 Ileostomy doctors near encinitas, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ileostomy 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 an Ileostomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ileostomy 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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