The 20 Best Appendectomy Doctors Near Me

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The 20 Best Appendectomy Doctors Near Me

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 13558 doctor with experience in Appendectomy. Of these, 12653 are Experienced, 734 are Advanced, 131 are Distinguished and 12 are Elite.

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    Elite in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Elite in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Boston University General Surgical Associates, Inc.

    1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, 
    Boston, MA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frederick Drake is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Drake has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Hyperparathyroidism, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Appendectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Drake is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Office

    23920 Katy Fwy Ste 510, 
    Katy, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kuojen Tsao is a Pediatric Surgeon in Katy, 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.

    Elite in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Elite in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Phoenix Children's

    1919 E Thomas Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Ostlie is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Ostlie is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Peter C. Minneci
    Elite in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

    1600 Rockland Road, 
    Wilmington, DE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Peter Minneci grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and did all his training in the northeast. After medical school at NYU, he worked at the National Institute of Health (NIH) and did his surgical training in Boston and Philadelphia. Dr. Minneci also devotes time to clinical research to continually improve treatment plans and patient outcomes. I really enjoy working with children. They are an embodiment of joy, hope and resilience. I strive to improve pediatric surgical care so that I can provide the best outcome at the highest value to everyone involved.My areas of expertise include:Abdominal MassesAnti-Reflux SurgeryBreast DisordersColorectal disordersCongenital anomaliesExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)Gallbladder DiseaseHernias and HydrocelesIntestinal FailureLung masses/lesionsMinimally invasive surgeryPilonidal DiseaseWound Care I approach problems through the perspective of my patients and their families, so I can work through situations in a way that best fits the family’s needs. I also break down complex processes to make them more manageable and approachable. Dr. Minneci is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Appendectomy, and Oophorectomy.

    Elite in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawn St Peter is a Pediatric Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. St Peter is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fizan Abdullah is a Pediatric Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Abdullah is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pectus Excavatum, Appendicitis, Pectus Carinatum, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Appendectomy
    Elite in Appendectomy
    Turku, FI 

    Paulina Salminen practices in Turku, Finland. Ms. Salminen is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Obesity, Viral Gastroenteritis, Appendectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Elite in Appendectomy
    Elite in Appendectomy
    Amsterdam, NH, NL 

    Willem Bemelman practices in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Mr. Bemelman is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ileostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Elite in Appendectomy
    Elite in Appendectomy
    Hills Road, 
    Cambridge, ENG, GB 

    Salomone Di Saverio practices in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Di Saverio is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in Appendectomy. Their top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Appendectomy
    Elite in Appendectomy
    Cagliari, IT 

    Mauro Podda practices in Cagliari, Italy. Mr. Podda is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Acute Pancreatitis, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Elite in Appendectomy
    Elite in Appendectomy
    Split, HR 

    Zenon Pogorelic practices in Split, Croatia. Mr. Pogorelic is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Testicular Torsion, Hydrocele, Appendectomy, and Orchiectomy.

    Elite in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Elite in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    251 E Huron St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suhail Zeineddin is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Zeineddin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Cavernous Lymphangioma, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Plastic Surgery

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Plastic Surgery - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Verrico is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Breast Enlargement In Males, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Mark F. Young
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Gastroenterology

    325 N State Of Franklin Rd, Fl 2, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Acute Pancreatitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Michael M. Karkkainen
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Experienced in Appendectomy

    Aurora General Surgery

    3003 University Dr, Ste 102, 
    Marinette, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Karkkainen is a General Surgeon in Marinette, Wisconsin. Dr. Karkkainen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Pacemaker Implantation, and Appendectomy.

    Nicholas E. Bruns
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Atrium Health Levine Children's Pediatric Surgery

    1001 Blythe Blvd., Suite 4115A, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Bruns is a Pediatric Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Bruns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Esophageal Atresia, Meckel's Diverticulum, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bruns is currently accepting new patients.

    Graham H. Cosper
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery

    Atrium Health Levine Children's Pediatric Surgery

    1001 Blythe Blvd., Suite 4115A, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Graham Cosper is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Cosper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Umbilical Hernia, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Appendectomy. Dr. Cosper is currently accepting new patients.

    Joon Shim
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Bassett Medical Center

    1 Atwell Road, 
    Cooperstown, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Shim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Jose R. Monzon
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Bassett Medical Center

    1 Atwell Road, 
    Cooperstown, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Monzon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Colostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Ricardo J. Lopez
    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    Abingdon Physicians Partners - Abingdon Surgical Associates

    16000 Johnston Memorial Drive, Suite 101, 
    Abingdon, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Ricardo Lopez, MD, was born in Puerto Rico and raised in northeast Georgia, with family roots stretching all the way to West Virginia. He completed his education in Johnson City and chose to stay in the Appalachian Highlands. ""My wife and I fell in love with the Appalachian Highlands, and we are thrilled to be able to stay in the region,"" he says. Dr. Lopez enjoys the hands-on nature of surgery and the opportunity to make an immediate impact on his patients' health. Inspired by his mother, a veterinarian, he values listening deeply and treating patients like family.". Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrostomy and Appendectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Appendectomy?

    An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix.

    When should I see an Appendectomy doctor near me?

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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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