The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors Near Me in gaithersburg, MD

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near gaithersburg, MD. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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16 providers found
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Montgomery County

    9850 Key West Avenue, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mikael Petrosyan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Petrosyan is rated as a Distinguished 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 Appendicitis, Achalasia, Pectus Excavatum, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Petrosyan is board certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 2011, American Board Of Surgery - Surgery, Pediatric, 2015, American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery), 2011, Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2011, and Pediatric Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 2015. Dr. Petrosyan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Montgomery County

    9850 Key West Avenue, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kibileri Williams is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced 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 Infantile Pneumothorax, Collapsed Lung, Appendicitis, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Williams is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2021 and American Board Of Surgery, 2023.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Gaithersburg Medical Center

    655 Watkins Mill Road, 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Kim 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 Necrotizing Fasciitis, Appendicitis, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Montgomery County

    9850 Key West Avenue, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Randall Burd is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Burd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Pressure, Traumatic Brain Injury, Appendicitis, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Burd is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery), 1997, Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 1997, Pediatric Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 1998, Cardiothoracic Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 1997, and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery, Pediatric, 1998. Dr. Burd is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Gaithersburg

    655 Watkins Mill Road, 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ryan Nagele is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Nagele is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Subareolar Abscess, Acrospiroma, Gallbladder Disease, and Cholecystitis. Dr. Nagele is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MedStar Health: Urgent Care In Gaithersburg At Muddy Branch

    882 Muddy Branch Rd, 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Carlos Espinel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Espinel is rated as an Experienced 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Espinel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Doctors Office

    9715 Medical Center Drive, Suite 233, Suite 233, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Brodsky is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Brodsky is rated as an Experienced 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Brodsky is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Brodsky is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advanced Pain And Spine Center

    11119 Rockville Pike Ste 105, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alan Kravitz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Kravitz 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, Umbilical Hernia, Cholecystitis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Kravitz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MedStar Health Bariatric And General Surgery At MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

    18109 Prince Philip Dr Ste B100, 
    Olney, MD 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nasrin Ansari is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Ansari 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, and Gastrointestinal Perforation.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Olney Professional Pharmacy

    18111 Prince Philip Dr, 
    Olney, MD 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mukul Das is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Das 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 Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Breast Lump, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Das is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Capitol Surgeons

    8630 Fenton Street, Suite 122, Suite 122, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, German, Gujarati , Hindi, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohammed Kalan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Kalan is rated as an Advanced 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Appendicitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Kalan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kalan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Inova McLean Surgery Center

    7601 Lewinsville Rd, 440, 
    Mclean, VA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Hartwich is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mclean, Virginia. Dr. Hartwich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendicitis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Appendectomy. Dr. Hartwich is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wrnmmcb

    8901 Wisconsin Ave, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Elster is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Elster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ear Barotrauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Tissue Biopsy, and Colostomy.

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

    Wrnmmcb

    8901 Wisconsin Ave, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emad Madha is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Madha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Appendicitis, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Tysons Corner

    8008 Westpark Dr, 
    Mclean, VA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karin Kuhn is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Mclean, Virginia. Dr. Kuhn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Lymphoid Hyperplasia, and Bowlegs. Dr. Kuhn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required
    8008 Westpark Dr, 
    Mclean, VA 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jenny Hong is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Mclean, Virginia. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acrospiroma, Stomach Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Splenectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Hong 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 gaithersburg, MD?

    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 gaithersburg, MD?

    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 gaithersburg, MD?

    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 gaithersburg, MD?

    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 gaithersburg, MD?

    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 gaithersburg, MD?

    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 gaithersburg, MD?

    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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