The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors Near Me in Brooklyn, NY

Find the Top Appendicitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 179 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near Brooklyn, NY. Of these, 155 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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179 providers found
    Elite in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Elite in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway, 
    New York, NY 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer DeFazio, MD, is a board-certified pediatric surgeon. She treats a broad range of pediatric conditions and is especially interested in the surgical management of neonatal and congenital diseases, complex anorectal disorders, metabolic disease and Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). She is also part of the Bowel Management Program. Dr. Defazio is rated as an Elite 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 Appendicitis, Gangrene, Hirschsprung Disease, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Defazio is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Defazio is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Caledonian Health Center

    1280 DeKalb Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Armand Asarian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Asarian 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 Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Lump, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Center For Community Health At NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    515 6th St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bashar Fahoum is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Fahoum 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 Cellulitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

    374 Stockholm St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elvita Genelus is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Genelus 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Esses is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Esses 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 Degos Disease, Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery, Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Simon is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Simon 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 Anal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Delirium, Prostatectomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nakesha King is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology

    Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oleg Opsha is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Opsha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology

    NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn

    150 55th St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ron Maimon is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Maimon 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 Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, Biliary Dyskinesia, and Colonic Malakoplakia.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Office

    4813 9th Ave Fl 2, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lynn Model is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Model is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Volvulus, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Angioplasty, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology

    New York University Hospital Center

    560 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shailee Lala is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Lala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Intussusception in Children, Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor, and Fibrosarcoma.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Murray Hill Ob.Gyn

    150 E 32nd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Rosenkrantz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Rosenkrantz 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 Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Uterine Fibroids, Angiomyoma, Prostatectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgery At Mason Avenue

    256 Mason Avenue, Building C, 3rd Floor, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Hindi, Spanish

    Dr. Indraneil Mukherjee grew up in a pristine town of Ranchi, India. After his schooling in St. Xaviers School and DAV JVM he started his medical training at the prestigious Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals in, Mumbai. To further his training in Surgery he joined The Albert Einstein College of Medicine . He did his surgical residency at Staten Island University Hospital (State University of New York). He was also the Chief Resident at Staten Island University Hospital. For his interest in Hepato-Pancretico-Biliary and Foregut Surgery he pursued a fellowship in Advance Gastrointestinal Surgery at Southeastern Center for Digestive Disorders and Pancreatic Cancer, Florida Hospital, Tampa.He is now a faculty surgeon as a Foregut and Hepatobiliary Surgeon at Staten Island University Hospital Northwell Health. He is the Program Director for the Advance GI Fellowship Program and is the associate Program Director for its Residency Program. He has published in various forums. He was also won awards at Medical Hackathon for Medical Device Development at MIT and Cleveland Clinics and is interested in medical innovation. He is Motivated, Dedicated and Passionate about evidence based surgical therapeutics. He has license to practice medicine in India and United States. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Mukherjee 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mukherjee is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn

    150 55th St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jesse Victory is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Victory 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 Appendicitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    MSBI Surgical Associates

    10 Union Sq E, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yunyun Lo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Lo 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Lo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Office

    530 1st Ave Ste 10W, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Ginsburg is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Ginsburg is rated as an Advanced 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, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    530 E 70th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Barie is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Barie is rated as an Experienced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Cholecystitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Appendectomy.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Trauma, Burns, Acute And Critical Care

    520 E 70th St # 8, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Winchell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Winchell 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 Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Bariatric Surgery At Lenox Hill

    186 East 76th Street, 1st Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaisa Olasky is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Olasky 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, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Olasky is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Bariatric Surgery At Lenox Hill

    186 East 76th Street, 1st Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Hansen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Hansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Appendectomy. Dr. Hansen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care.

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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 near Brooklyn, NY?

    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 Brooklyn, NY?

    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 Brooklyn, NY?

    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 Brooklyn, NY?

    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 Brooklyn, NY?

    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 Brooklyn, NY?

    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 Brooklyn, NY?

    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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