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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Appendectomy near Houston, TX. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    44 providers found
      Elite in Appendectomy
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Elite in Appendectomy
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      6410 Fannin St, 1400, 
      Houston, TX 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Kuojen Tsao is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Tsao is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Myelomeningocele, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Tsao is currently accepting new patients.

      James W. Suliburk
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

      Baylor St. Luke's

      1919 Old Spanish Trail, O’Quinn Medical Tower at McNair, 
      Houston, TX 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Suliburk is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Suliburk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Suliburk is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Lillian S. Kao
      Distinguished in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Appendectomy
      General Surgery

      UT Physicians - Trauma Services

      6410 Fannin St, 
      Houston, TX 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lillian Kao is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Appendicitis, Gallstones, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery

      UT Physicians

      5656 Kelley St, 
      Houston, TX 
       (5.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jonah Stulberg is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Stulberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Omphalocele, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Stulberg is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Appendectomy
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Appendectomy
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      6410 Fannin St, 1400, 
      Houston, TX 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Kevin Lally is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lally is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Appendicitis, and Appendectomy. Dr. Lally is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Appendectomy
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Appendectomy
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      6410 Fannin St, Suite 950, 
      Houston, TX 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Akemi Kawaguchi is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kawaguchi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, Appendectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Kawaguchi is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Appendectomy
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Appendectomy
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      1 Baylor Plz, 
      Houston, TX 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sara Fallon is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Fallon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fallon is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Appendectomy
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Appendectomy
      Gastroenterology

      Baylor College Of Medicine

      6720 Bertner Ave, 
      Houston, TX 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Tara Keihanian is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Keihanian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Keihanian is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Appendectomy
      Pediatric Surgery | Pediatrics | General Surgery
      Advanced in Appendectomy
      Pediatric Surgery | Pediatrics | General Surgery

      Texas Childrens Physician Group

      6701 Fannin St, 
      Houston, TX 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jed Nuchtern is a Pediatric Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Nuchtern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Nuchtern is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      6410 Fannin St Ste 950, 
      Houston, TX 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Myron Allukian is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Allukian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Appendicitis, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery

      Baylor College Of Medicine

      7200 Cambridge St, Fl 9, 
      Houston, TX 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Martin Zielinski is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Zielinski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Post-Splenectomy Syndrome, Choledocholithiasis, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Zielinski is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Appendectomy
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Appendectomy
      Gastroenterology

      Baylor College Of Medicine

      7200 Cambridge St, Fl 10, 
      Houston, TX 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohamed Othman is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Othman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Colorectal Polyps, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Othman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery

      UT Physicians - Trauma Services

      6411 Fannin St, 
      Houston, TX 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Krislynn Mueck is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Mueck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery

      UT Physicians

      6411 Fannin St, 
      Houston, TX 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gabrielle Hatton is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hatton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Appendicitis, Gallbladder Disease, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Appendectomy. Dr. Hatton is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery

      UT Physicians - Trauma Services

      6410 Fannin St, Suite 1400, 
      Houston, TX 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Robyn Richmond is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Richmond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Richmond is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      Experienced in Appendectomy

      UT Physicians - Trauma Services

      6414 Fannin St, G150, 
      Houston, TX 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jan-michael Van Gent is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Van Gent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Low Blood Pressure, Frostbite, and Appendectomy.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery

      Baylor College Of Medicine

      1502 Taub Loop, 
      Houston, TX 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeremy Ward is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Cholecystitis, Spinal Shock, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery

      Baylor College Of Medicine

      1504 Taub Loop, 
      Houston, TX 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ryan Dumas is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Dumas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Low Blood Pressure, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy. Dr. Dumas is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery

      Baylor College Of Medicine

      1504 Taub Loop, 
      Houston, TX 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Chad Wilson is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Low Blood Pressure, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Appendectomy
      General Surgery

      Baylor College Of Medicine

      1504 Taub Loop, 
      Houston, TX 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Marcus Hoffman is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Subdural Hematoma, Bile Duct Stricture, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hoffman is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Appendectomy?

      An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix.

      When should I see an Appendectomy doctor near Houston, TX?

      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 Appendectomy doctor near Houston, TX?

      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 Appendectomy doctors near Houston, TX?

      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 Appendectomy doctors near Houston, TX?

      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 Appendectomy doctor near Houston, TX?

      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 Appendectomy doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Appendectomy 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 Appendectomy doctor near Houston, TX?

      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 Appendectomy 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 Appendectomy 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 Appendectomy doctors near Houston, TX?

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

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