The 20 Best Ileostomy Doctors near hershey, PA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Ileostomy

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Ileostomy near hershey, PA. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group

    500 Universidy Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aodhnait Fahy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fahy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Pectus Carinatum, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    UPMC Colon And Rectal Surgery

    121 Towne Square Drive, Suite 303, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jadd Koury is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Koury is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Walter Koltun is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koltun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Diverticular Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Koltun is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Pauli is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pauli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Afif Kulaylat is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kulaylat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Biliary Dyskinesia, Infantile Pneumothorax, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy.

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

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey,, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frances Puleo is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Hershey,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Puleo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

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

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patricio Lynn is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lynn 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 Bowel Incontinence, Cholangitis, Diverticular Disease, Ileostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Lynn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    200 Campus Dr Ste 3200, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kofi Clarke is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Clarke 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 Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Marulanda is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Marulanda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Aortic Dissection, Appendicitis, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Ileostomy.

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

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Poritz is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Poritz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Radiation Enteritis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Poritz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Audrey Kulaylat is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kulaylat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kulaylat is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, 
    Hershey, PA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Coates is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Coates 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 Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colostomy.

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

    UPMC Pediatric Surgery

    3 Walnut Street, 
    Lemoyne, PA 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dorothy Rocourt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rocourt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Appendicitis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Rocourt is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , American Board Of Surgery , and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Rocourt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    205 South Front Street, 8th Floor Bma, 
    Harrisburg, PA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Creary is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Creary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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

    Pinnacle Health Medical Services

    3907 N Front St, 
    Harrisburg, PA 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Richards is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Richards 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, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Richards is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Experienced in Ileostomy
    Referral may be required

    Pinnacle Health Medical Services

    3907 N Front St, 
    Harrisburg, PA 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Larry Sollenberger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sollenberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Ileostomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Levator Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Sollenberger 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 hershey, PA?

    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 hershey, PA?

    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 hershey, PA?

    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 hershey, PA?

    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 hershey, PA?

    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 hershey, PA?

    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 hershey, PA?

    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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