The 20 Best Appendectomy Doctors in Virginia, US

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The 20 Best Appendectomy Doctors in Virginia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Appendectomy near Virginia, US. Of these, 36 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    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.

    Distinguished in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Bon Secours St Mary's Hospital Of Richmond LLC

    5801 Bremo Rd, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashwin Pimpalwar is a Pediatric Surgeon in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Pimpalwar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Biliary Dyskinesia, Omphalocele, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Appendectomy
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendectomy
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    1000 E Broad St, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Megan Bouchard is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Bouchard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Chesapeake Regional Surgical Specialists-VA

    113 Gainsborough Sq Ste 400, 
    Chesapeake, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Linda Farkas is a Colorectal Surgeon in Chesapeake, Virginia. Dr. Farkas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Appendectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    Virginia Interventional And Vascular Associates (VIVA)

    1001 Sam Perry Blvd, Suite 203, 
    Fredericksbrg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor D'addio is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Fredericksbrg, Virginia. Dr. D'addio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Gangrene, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Virginia Surgery Group PC

    1850 Town Center Pkwy Ste 310, 
    Reston, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Bayasi is a Colorectal Surgeon in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Bayasi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Carroll is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Frostbite, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Eastern Virginia Medical School Health Services

    825 Fairfax Ave Ste 610, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leonard Weireter is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Weireter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Appendectomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Sentara Surgery Specialists-Virginia Beach Office

    2075 Glenn Mitchell Dr Ste 512, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Bandy is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Bandy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Inova Fairfax Medical Campus

    3300 Gallows Rd, 
    Falls Church, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Teicher is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Teicher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Vcu Health West Hospital-Addiction Psychiatry And Consultation/Liaison Psychiatry

    1200 E Broad St, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Simmonds is a General Surgeon in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Simmonds is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Removal and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Zietlow is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Zietlow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    825 Fairfax Ave Ste 610, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Britt is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Britt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Fibroadenoma, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Fasciotomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery | Military Health Care
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery | Military Health Care
    620 John Paul Jones Cir, 
    Portsmouth, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Prieto is a General Surgeon and a Military Health Care provider in Portsmouth, Virginia. Dr. Prieto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Appendectomy.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    UVA Health Pediatric Surgery

    1204 W Main St Fl 5, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ankush Gosain is a Pediatric Surgeon in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Gosain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Hepatoblastoma, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's Hospital Of Richmond At VCU

    1000 E Broad St, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Sulkowski is a Pediatric Surgeon in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Sulkowski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Biliary Dyskinesia, Appendicitis, Infantile Pneumothorax, Appendectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Marybeth S. Hughes
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    Evms Academic Physicians And Surgeons Health Services Foundation

    825 Fairfax Ave, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marybeth Hughes is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Mesenchymoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Carilion Clinic Endocrinology

    3 Riverside Cir, 
    Roanoke, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Varun Kesar is a Gastroenterologist in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Kesar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery

    Bon Secours Medical Group Richmond Specialty Care LLC

    1510 N 28th St, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wirt Cross is a General Surgeon in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Cross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Hernia, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cross is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

    1906 Belleview Ave SE, 
    Roanoke, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shehriyar Mehershahi is a Gastroenterologist in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Mehershahi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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 in Virginia, US?

    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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