The 20 Best Ileostomy Doctors near northridge, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Ileostomy near northridge, CA. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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47 providers found
    Elite in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Elite in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center-Los Angeles

    8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 101, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Phillip Fleshner is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Fleshner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Fleshner is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center - Los Angeles

    8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 101, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Zaghiyan is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Zaghiyan 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 Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Anal Fissure, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Zaghiyan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Medical Center Pharmacy

    18433 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Hsu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    18370 Burbank Boulevard, Suite 607, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mudjianto Chandra is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Chandra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Chandra is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Sack is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sack is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ileostomy and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Cedars-Sinai Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery-Los Angeles

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 770 Ofc West, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alessio Pigazzi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pigazzi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pigazzi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Southern California Hepatobiliary Pancreatic And Robotic Surgery Institute, Inc.

    5805 Sepulveda Blvd, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Babak Eghbalieh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Eghbalieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Eghbalieh is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Eghbalieh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required
    16311 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 505, 
    Encino, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Lake is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Lake 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 Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lake is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Lake is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required
    16311 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 505, 
    Encino, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Headrick is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Headrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Levator Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Headrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    15503 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 240, 
    Encino, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yih-dar Nien is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Nien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Nien is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    100 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenny Sauk is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sauk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephan Targan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Targan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Ileostomy.

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

    Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gil Melmed is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Melmed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Ileostomy.

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

    Dantae D. Davies, MD Private Practice

    2650 Jones Way, Ste 8, 
    Simi Valley, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dantae Davies is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Simi Valley, California. Dr. Davies is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Concussion, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Ileostomy. Dr. Davies is board certified in Surgery General Surgery and American Board Surgery. Dr. Davies is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clifford Ko is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ko 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula, Diverticular Disease, Delirium, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Philippe Quilici, MD

    201 S Buena Vista St, 
    Burbank, CA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Philippe Quilici is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Burbank, California. Dr. Quilici is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Quilici is board certified in American Board Surgery. Dr. Quilici is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

    8720 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Vasiliauskas is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Vasiliauskas 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 Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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

    Moshe Barnajian, MD Private Practice

    8635 W 3rd St, Ste 800 West, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Moshe Barnajian is a Colorectal Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Barnajian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Barnajian is board certified in Surgery General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Barnajian is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anton Bilchik is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Bilchik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Bilchik is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cedars-Sinai General Surgery-Los Angeles

    8635 W 3rd St Ste 770 Ofc West, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Bloom is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bloom 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 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Ileostomy.

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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 northridge, 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 northridge, 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 northridge, 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 northridge, 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 northridge, 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 northridge, 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 northridge, 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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