The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors Near Me in ladera ranch, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near ladera ranch, CA. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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18 providers found
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    27762 Antonio Pkwy # L1-418, 
    Ladera Ranch, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karen Reuss is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Ladera Ranch, California. Dr. Reuss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Reuss is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    24451 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Wong is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    MemorialCare Saddleback

    24451 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Juice is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Juice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Pleurisy. Dr. Juice is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    24411 Health Center Drive, Suite 350, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Wong is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wong is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Oc Trauma Inc

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Blake Ashley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Ashley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Ashley is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Ashley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    South Orange County Surg Med Grp Inc

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Wallace is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Wallace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Wallace is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Wallace is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Group Of South Laguna

    31862 Coast Hwy, 
    Laguna Beach, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Coccia is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Coccia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Cellulitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Coccia is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Coccia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Group Of South Laguna

    31862 Coast Hwy, 
    Laguna Beach, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Chang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Cellulitis, Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Chang is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Hoag Health Center Irvine-Sand Canyon

    16305 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 230, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Wang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Cho is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Cho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Roozbeh Houshyar is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Houshyar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Visceromegaly, Ureterocele, Nephrectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Houshyar is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Houshyar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    6789 Quail Hill Pkwy, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Kelly is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Banti's Syndrome, Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yi Tang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Tang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Episcleritis, Pneumonia, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ewa Kontny is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kontny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Veejay Geria is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Geria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Liao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Liao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Dieckhoff is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Dieckhoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Regents Point-Windcrest

    19191 Harvard Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nam Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Appendicitis?

    Appendicitis is a condition in which your appendix gets inflamed. The appendix is a small pouch attached to the end of the large intestine.

    When should I see an Appendicitis doctor near ladera ranch, CA?

    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 Appendicitis doctor near ladera ranch, CA?

    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 Appendicitis doctors near ladera ranch, CA?

    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 Appendicitis doctors near ladera ranch, CA?

    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 Appendicitis doctor near ladera ranch, CA?

    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 Appendicitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis doctor near ladera ranch, CA?

    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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis 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 Appendicitis doctors near ladera ranch, CA?

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

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