The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors Near Me in durham, NC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near durham, NC. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Advanced.

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

    Duke University Hospital

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elisabeth Tracy is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Tracy is rated as a Distinguished 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 Appendicitis, Congenital Lobar Emphysema, Hepatoblastoma, Nephrectomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Tracy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Duke Advanced Abdominal Disease Clinic - Clinic 2B/2C

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Theodore Pappas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Pappas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Umbilical Hernia, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Pappas is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Pappas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Duke Family Medicine

    2100 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Obinna Adibe is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Adibe is rated as a Distinguished 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 Appendicitis, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Pulmonary Sequestration, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Adibe is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Duke University Hospital

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dimitrios Moris is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Moris is rated as a Distinguished 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 Appendicitis, Liver Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Hepatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erik Paulson is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Paulson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Colonic Malakoplakia, Visceromegaly, and Carbuncle. Dr. Paulson is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Paulson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniele Marin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Marin 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 Liver Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Ascites, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Marin is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Marin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center

    2400 Pratt St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alberto Monreal is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Monreal 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 Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Thyroid Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Small Bowel Resection, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Monreal is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Monreal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Fong is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Fong 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 Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Fong is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care . Dr. Fong is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zachary Weitzner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Weitzner 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 Hernia, Obesity, Appendicitis, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

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

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Mclean is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Mclean 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, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mclean is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adesola Akinkuotu is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Akinkuotu is rated as a Distinguished 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 Appendicitis, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Akinkuotu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cody Schwartz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Bowlegs, Caffey Disease, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Schwartz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Family Medicine

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Mounsey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Mounsey 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 Toxic Megacolon, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Pseudomembranous Colitis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Mounsey is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maggie Hodges is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Hodges is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Hodges is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    UNC Health Care Hillsborough Campus

    430 Waterstone Dr, 
    Hillsborough, NC 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ersan Altun is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Dr. Altun 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 Splenomegaly, Gallbladder Disease, Banti's Syndrome, Ascites, and Splenectomy. Dr. Altun is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Referral may be required

    UNC Health Care Hillsborough Campus

    430 Waterstone Dr, 
    Hillsborough, NC 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Hyslop is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Dr. Hyslop is rated as an Experienced 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 Splenomegaly, Visceromegaly, Ascites, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Hyslop 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 durham, NC?

    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 durham, NC?

    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 durham, NC?

    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 durham, NC?

    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 durham, NC?

    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 durham, NC?

    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 durham, NC?

    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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