The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors Near Me in st louis, MO

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near st louis, MO. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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29 providers found
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Mazuski is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mazuski 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 Peptic Ulcer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Necrosis, and Cellulitis. Dr. Mazuski is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Barnes Hospital Washington University

    510 S Kingshighway Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vincent Mellnick is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mellnick is rated as a Distinguished 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 Appendicitis, Ascites, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Splenectomy. Dr. Mellnick is currently accepting new patients.

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

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Herman is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Herman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Meckel's Diverticulum, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Appendicitis, Short Bowel Syndrome, and Appendectomy. Dr. Herman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , American Board Of Surgery , Missouri State Board Of Registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Herman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Referral may be required

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Japanese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Shin Miyata is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Miyata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Sequestration, Meckel's Diverticulum, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Miyata is board certified in American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care , American Board Of Surgery , Missouri State Board Of Registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Miyata is currently accepting new patients.

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

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Blewett is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Blewett 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 Pulmonary Sequestration, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Cystic Hygroma, Appendectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Blewett is board certified in American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , American Board Of Surgery , Missouri State Board Of Registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Blewett is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1 Childrens Pl Ste 6110, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Augusto Zani is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zani is rated as an Advanced 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 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ayaka Tsutsumi is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Tsutsumi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Sequestration, Appendicitis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Referral may be required
    1465 S. Grand Blvd., Radiology Department, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Rivard is a Radiologist and a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rivard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Appendicitis, Hepatoblastoma, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Liver Embolization. Dr. Rivard is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Osteopathic Board Of Radiology , Missouri State Board Of Registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Rivard is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    St Louis University Hospital

    1201 S Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erica Becker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Becker 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 Malnutrition, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Bile Duct Stricture, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

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

    Office

    660 S Euclid Ave # 8109, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amelia Hessheimer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hessheimer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Liver Failure, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

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

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ola Ahmed is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ahmed 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 Appendicitis, Gangrene, Cholecystitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

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

    Washington University School Of Medicine

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Macgregor is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Macgregor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Appendicitis, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Macgregor is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amrita Iyer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Iyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Grant is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Acrospiroma, Hernia, Appendicitis, and Small Bowel Resection.

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

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brendan Lovasik is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Lovasik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Cholangitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Lovasik is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keenan Robbins is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Robbins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Pancreatic Cancer, Appendicitis, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Pancreatectomy.

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

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caroline Godfrey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Godfrey 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 Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Appendicitis, Kidney Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Barnes Hospital Washington University

    510 S Kingshighway Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alyssa Plouzek is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Plouzek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Plouzek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Barnes Hospital Washington University

    510 S Kingshighway Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Tsai is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Tsai 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 ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Tsai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Barnes Hospital Washington University

    510 S Kingshighway Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rana Fattahi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Fattahi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Retroversion of the Uterus, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Fattahi 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 st louis, MO?

    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 st louis, MO?

    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 st louis, MO?

    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 st louis, MO?

    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 st louis, MO?

    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 st louis, MO?

    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 st louis, MO?

    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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