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    MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Colostomy near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 23 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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      Advanced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.0 mi)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gregory Kennedy is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kennedy and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Diverticular Disease, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kennedy is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      2000 6th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (0.9 mi)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Daniel Chu is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Chu and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Anorectal Abscess, Genital Warts, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

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      Sushanth N. Reddy
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.0 mi)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sushanth Reddy is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Reddy and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | Emergency Medicine
      Experienced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | Emergency Medicine

      Alabama Colon And Rectal Institute, P.C.

      1317 4th Ave S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (0.8 mi)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Parker is a Colorectal Surgeon and an Emergency Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Parker and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Encopresis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Parker is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | Gastroenterology

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.0 mi)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Karin Hardiman is a Colorectal Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hardiman and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Hardiman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.0 mi)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rondi Gelbard is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Gelbard and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gelbard is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC

      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.0 mi)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Holcomb is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Holcomb and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Ear Barotrauma, Fasciotomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Holcomb is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      Pediatric Surgery | Pediatrics | General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      Pediatric Surgery | Pediatrics | General Surgery
      619 19th St S, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (1.0 mi)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Alicia Waters is a Pediatric Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Waters and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatoblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Rhizotomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Waters is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery
      3400 Independence Dr, 
      Homewood, AL 
       (3.4 mi)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Timothy Murray is a Colorectal Surgeon in Homewood, Alabama. Dr. Murray and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Murray is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      513 Brookwood Blvd, Suite 501, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (4.1 mi)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Kirkland is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kirkland and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Intraductal Papilloma, Gallstones, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

      Birmingham Surgical, P.C.

      2022 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Suite 313, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (4.3 mi)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Corley is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Corley and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Corley is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      917 Tuscaloosa Ave Sw, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (5.1 mi)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Winn Mathews is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mathews and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Endoscopy, and Colostomy. Dr. Mathews is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      Advanced Surgeons, PC

      3686 Grandview Pkwy, Suite 400, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (8.0 mi)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Barton Wood is a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wood and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      Affinity Physician Services, LLC

      4600 Hwy 280, Suite 200, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (8.4 mi)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Steven Scarcliff is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Scarcliff and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hernia Surgery, and Myringotomy. Dr. Scarcliff is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

      Eastern Surgical Associates, P.C.

      52 Medical Park Dr E, Suite 308, 
      Birmingham, AL 
       (9.8 mi)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Heinzman is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Heinzman and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Heinzman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System

      985 9th Ave Sw, Suite 507, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (14.5 mi)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Justin Moellinger is a General Surgeon in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Moellinger and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Subareolar Abscess, Breast Infection, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Moellinger is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

      Birmingham Hematology Oncology Assoc LLC

      5000 Medical W Way, Suite 610, 
      Bessemer, AL 
       (16.4 mi)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Thompson is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Thompson and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      Cahaba Valley Surgical Group, PC

      644 2nd St Ne, Nest206, 
      Alabaster, AL 
       (18.5 mi)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Braswell is a General Surgeon in Alabaster, Alabama. Dr. Braswell and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Braswell is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      644 2nd St Ne, Suite 206, 
      Alabaster, AL 
       (18.5 mi)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Rex Sherer is a General Surgeon in Alabaster, Alabama. Dr. Sherer and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sherer is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Colostomy
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Colostomy
      General Surgery

      West Alabama Physician Associates LLC

      1031 Fairfax Park, 
      Tuscaloosa, AL 
       (46.9 mi)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joshua Argo is a General Surgeon in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dr. Argo and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Gangrene, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Argo is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 06/27/2025

      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 Birmingham, AL?

      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 Birmingham, AL?

      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 Birmingham, AL?

      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 Birmingham, AL?

      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 Birmingham, AL?

      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 Birmingham, AL?

      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 Birmingham, AL?

      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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