The 20 Best Ileostomy Doctors near florence, KY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Ileostomy near florence, KY. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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14 providers found
    Distinguished in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Ileostomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Thoma & Sutton EyeCare Professionals LLC

    222 Piedmont Ave, 
    Cincinnati,, OH 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ian Paquette is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati,, Ohio. Dr. Paquette is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Paquette is currently accepting new patients.

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

    General Surgery-Edgewood Suite 271-St. Elizabeth Physicians

    20 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Noreen Durrani is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Durrani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Durrani is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Christ Hospital Physicians-Colon & Rectal Surgery

    2123 Auburn Ave Ste 524, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Janice Rafferty is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Rafferty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. 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. Dr. Rafferty is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Breast Health-Edgewood Cancer Center-St. Elizabeth Healthcare

    1 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Patricia Abello is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Abello 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 Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Abello is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Colorectal Surgery-Edgewood Suite 271-St. Elizabeth Physicians

    20 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jai Bikhchandani is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Bikhchandani is rated as an Experienced 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, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Bikhchandani is currently accepting new patients.

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

    General Surgery-Edgewood Suite 254-St. Elizabeth Physicians

    20 Medical Village Dr, 
    Edgewood, KY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Sidney Trogdon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky. Dr. Trogdon 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 Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Trogdon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    TriHealth Surgical Institute - Glenway

    6350 Glenway Avenue, Suite 206, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lawrence Bartish is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Bartish 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 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 Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Thoma & Sutton EyeCare Professionals LLC

    222 Piedmont Ave, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carla Justiniano is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Justiniano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Anal Fissure, Proctitis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Justiniano is currently accepting new patients.

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

    TriHealth Surgical Institute - Western Ridge

    6949 Good Samaritan Drive, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hamza Guend is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Guend is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 10 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.

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

    TriHealth Surgical Institute - Western Ridge

    6949 Good Samaritan Drive, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexander Saba is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Saba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Saba is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - 1994. Dr. Saba is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wound Care-Ft. Thomas-St. Elizabeth Physicians

    85 N Grand Ave, 
    Fort Thomas, KY 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

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

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

    St Elizabeth Ft Thomas Lab

    85 N Grand Ave, 
    Fort Thomas, KY 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Heidi Murley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. Dr. Murley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Murley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2123 Auburn Ave Ste 524, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Martha Ferguson is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Ferguson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Encopresis, Ileostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Ferguson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3200 Vine St, 
    Cincinnati, OH 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Albertson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Albertson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Albertson is currently accepting new patients.

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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 florence, KY?

    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 florence, KY?

    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 florence, KY?

    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 florence, KY?

    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 florence, KY?

    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 florence, KY?

    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 florence, KY?

    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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