The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 4 are Distinguished and 2 are Advanced.

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    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Pediatrics

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Kane is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kane is rated as a Distinguished 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 Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Distinguished in Appendicitis

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mikael Petrosyan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Petrosyan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Pectus Carinatum, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Distinguished in Appendicitis

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Sandler is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sandler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Gastrostomy.

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    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacqueline Saito is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Saito is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Appendicitis, Esophageal Atresia, Appendectomy, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 210, Suite 210, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Katherine Lamond is the Medical Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatrics Surgery at Sibley Memorial Hospital and Assistant Professor of Surgery for Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She specializes in laparoscopic bariatric surgery, and performs the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Adjustable Gastric Banding at Sibley. She is also a surgeon with Johns Hopkins Surgery at Sibley, where she practices general surgery and advanced laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Lamond grew up in Maryland and attended Dartmouth College for her undergraduate education, before moving back to the area to attend Georgetown University School of Medicine. Her internship and residency in General Surgery were completed at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. She then completed a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery. More recently, Dr. Lamond served as Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine from 2012-2015, prior to transitioning her practice to Sibley Memorial Hospital. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is active in both the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Videos Meet Katherine Lamond, M.D., Minimally Invasive Surgeon Surgical Weight Loss Options 101 GERD and Bariatric Surgery FAQ. Dr. Lamond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Lamond is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 210, Suite 210, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Drew Jung is an assistant professor of surgery in the Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery. He is an expert in minimally invasive surgery whose clinical focus is in laparoscopic and robotic surgeries. He has specialties in open and laparoscopic hernias, bariatrics, foregut, and quality improvement as it pertains to quality of care. Dr. Jung is focused on being able to get patients back on their feet sooner and have the potential to get back to work sooner than before. He is open to accepting all new patients to provide his expertise. Videos Dr. Andrew Jung M.D Bio Video. Dr. Jung is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Low Blood Pressure, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jung is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Gw Colon And Rectal Surgery-Foggy Bottom North Pavilion

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW # 9, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marian Khalili is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Khalili is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Necrosis, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Appendectomy.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Kovler is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kovler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Short Bowel Syndrome, Appendicitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Lukish is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lukish is rated as an Advanced 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 Pectus Excavatum, Urachal Cyst, Umbilical Hernia, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Hospital Partner: Gw Hospital-Trauma Center

    900 23rd St NW Fl 1, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Kartiko is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kartiko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Fasciotomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Badillo is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Badillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Bowel Incontinence, Atresia of Small Intestine, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Guzzetta is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Guzzetta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Gw General Surgery-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khashayar Vaziri is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Vaziri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Feng is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Feng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    110 Irving Street Northwest Suite 301

    110 Irving St NW Ste 301, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Street is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Street is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Hospital Partner: Gw Hospital-Trauma Center

    900 23rd St NW Fl 1, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jordan Estroff is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Estroff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Medical Faculty Associates, Inc

    900 23rd St Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juliet Lee is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 in District of Columbia, 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 Appendicitis doctor in District of Columbia, 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 Appendicitis doctors in District of Columbia, 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 Appendicitis doctors in District of Columbia, 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 Appendicitis doctor in District of Columbia, 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 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 in District of Columbia, 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 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 in District of Columbia, US?

    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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