The 20 Best Appendectomy Doctors near Charlotte, NC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Appendectomy near Charlotte, NC. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    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 
     (1.5 miles away)
    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.

    Caroline E. Reinke
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Carolinas Medical Center

    2001 Vail Ave, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Caroline Reinke is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Reinke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Appendicitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy.

    Vedra A. Augenstein
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Atrium Health General & Complex Abdominal Surgery, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

    1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vedra Augenstein is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Augenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Augenstein is currently accepting new patients.

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    Paul D. Colavita
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Atrium Health General & Complex Abdominal Surgery, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

    1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Colavita is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Colavita has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Colavita is currently accepting new patients.

    Maria R. Baimas
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Atrium Health General & Complex Abdominal Surgery, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

    1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Baimas is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Baimas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Gallbladder Disease, Hepatectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Baimas is currently accepting new patients.

    Kent W. Kercher
    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    Atrium Health General & Complex Abdominal Surgery, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

    1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kent Kercher is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Kercher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Kercher is currently accepting new patients.

    Lynnette M. Schiffern
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Experienced in Appendectomy

    Carolinas Medical Center

    1000 Blythe Blvd., 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lynnette Schiffern is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Schiffern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Schiffern is currently accepting new patients.

    Samuel W. Ross
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Carolinas Medical Center

    1000 Blythe Blvd., 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Ross is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

    Addison May
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Carolinas Medical Center

    1000 Blythe Blvd., 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Addison May is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. May is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Necrosis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Small Bowel Resection, and Appendectomy. Dr. May is currently accepting new patients.

    Beverley L. Paton
    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    Carolinas Medical Center

    1000 Blythe Blvd., 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Beverley Paton is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Paton has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Paton is currently accepting new patients.

    Oluwabukola C. Olatubosun
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Experienced in Appendectomy

    Atrium Health General Surgery, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

    1025 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 300, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Oluwabukola Olatubosun is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Olatubosun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Appendectomy. Dr. Olatubosun is currently accepting new patients.

    Blair Wormer
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Plastic Surgery

    Novant Health Appel & Wormer Plastic Surgery - Myers Park

    1901 Brunswick Avenue, Suite 200, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Blair Wormer is a Plastic Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Wormer has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Appendicitis, Endoscopy, and Mastectomy.

    Krista Stephenson
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    SSoC NH Network Provider

    7300 Carmel Executive Park Drive, Suite 200, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Krista Stephenson is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Stephenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Office

    1000 Blythe Blvd Ste 601, 
    Charlotte, NC 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Van Sanderfer is a General Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Sanderfer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Endoscopy and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Bariatric Medicine

    SSoC NH Network Provider

    1450 Matthews Township Parkway, Suite 250, 
    Matthews, NC 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samik Patel is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Matthews, North Carolina. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1340 Matthews Township Pkwy Ste 301, 
    Matthews, NC 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Kesler is a Gastroenterologist in Matthews, North Carolina. Dr. Kesler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Annular Pancreas, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Appendectomy?

    An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix.

    When should I see an Appendectomy doctor near Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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 Charlotte, NC?

    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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