The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors Near Me in atlanta, GA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near atlanta, GA. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    Emory Clinic At 1365 Clifton Road

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Seyed Arshad is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Arshad is rated as a Distinguished 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 Appendicitis, Pectus Excavatum, Peptic Ulcer, Appendectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Arshad is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2024. Dr. Arshad is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Emory University

    69 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Ball is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Ball is rated as a Distinguished 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 Compartment Syndrome, Appendicitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Egleston Children's Hospital At Emory

    1405 Clifton Rd NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Santore is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Santore is rated as a Distinguished 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 Appendicitis, Omphalocele, Traumatic Brain Injury, Thyroidectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Santore is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Emory University Hospital

    1364 Clifton Road Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Courtney Moreno is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Moreno 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 Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Visceromegaly, Ascites, Colonoscopy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Moreno is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, 2008. Dr. Moreno is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Egleston Children's Hospital At Emory

    1405 Clifton Rd NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kurt Heiss is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Heiss is rated as an Advanced 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 Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Heiss is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    69 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE Fl 3, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Sciarretta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Sciarretta 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Sciarretta is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation

    80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Yoruba
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adekemi Egunsola is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Egunsola 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Proctitis, Anorectal Abscess, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Egunsola is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Emory University Hospital Midtown

    550 Peachtree St NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Faisal Khosa is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Khosa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Myocardial Contusion, Appendicitis, Cerebral Ventricle Cancer, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Khosa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Emory University Hospital Midtown

    550 Peachtree St NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Noah Ditkofsky is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Ditkofsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis. Dr. Ditkofsky is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Atlanta

    35 Collier Rd NW Ste 775, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Haitian Creole, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Thompson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Thompson 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1364 Clifton Rd NE Ste N-305, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Karen Wong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Emory University Hospital

    1364 Clifton Rd NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Diego Martin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced 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 Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma, Sandhoff Disease, Appendicitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Endoscopy. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Emory University Hospital

    1364 Clifton Rd NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Okezika Kanu is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kanu is rated as an Experienced 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 Tenosynovitis, Banti's Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Kanu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2174 N Druid Hills Rd NE Fl 1, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hanna Alemayehu is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Alemayehu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meckel's Diverticulum, Appendicitis, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Alemayehu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wellstar Cobb Hospital

    3950 Austell Rd, 
    Austell, GA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dhaval Adhvaryu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Adhvaryu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Appendicitis, Gastroparesis, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Adhvaryu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Emory Decatur Hospital

    2701 North Decatur Road, 
    Decatur, GA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hungarian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjam Dhillon is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Dhillon 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 Congenital Giant Megaureter, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Dhillon is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, 2008. Dr. Dhillon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Medical Office Building At Scottish Rite Hospital-General And Thoracic Surgery

    5461 Meridian Mark Rd Ste 570, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather Short is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Short is rated as an Advanced 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 Appendicitis, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Infantile Pneumothorax, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Short is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Prime Healthcare Foundation-Southern Regional LLC

    11 Upper Riverdale Rd SW, 
    Riverdale, GA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Kocherla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Riverdale, Georgia. Dr. Kocherla 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 Sepsis, Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency, Shapiro Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kocherla is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Southwood Comprehensive Medical Center

    2400 Mount Zion Pkwy, 
    Jonesboro, GA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shinban Liu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Jonesboro, Georgia. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced 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 Toxic Megacolon, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Splenectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Emory At Hillandale - Gastrointestinal & General Surgery

    5910 Hillandale Drive, Ste203, 
    Lithonia, GA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Bavana Ketha is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lithonia, Georgia. Dr. Ketha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis and Appendectomy. Dr. Ketha is currently accepting new patients.

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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 atlanta, GA?

    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 atlanta, GA?

    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 atlanta, GA?

    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 atlanta, GA?

    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 atlanta, GA?

    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 atlanta, GA?

    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 atlanta, GA?

    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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