The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors Near Me in Jamaica, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 166 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near Jamaica, NY. Of these, 147 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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166 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 
     (12.0 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.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Advanced in Appendicitis

    Main Street Radiology At Bayside LLC

    3225 Francis Lewis Blvd, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Okon is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Okon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Retroversion of the Uterus, and Ascites.

    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Distinguished in Appendicitis

    Winthrop University Hospital

    259 1st St, 
    Mineola, NY 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Katz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Mineola, New York. Dr. Katz 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, Fecal Impaction, Intussusception in Children, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

    8900 Van Wyck Expy, 
    Jamaica, NY 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danielle Defoe is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Jamaica, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Defoe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

    8900 Van Wyck Expy, 
    Jamaica, NY 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Bliton is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Jamaica, New York. Dr. Bliton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    Surgery At NewYork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Hagler is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Hagler 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 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Surgery At NewYork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Chao is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Chao 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 Anal Fissure, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Radiology

    New York Hospital Medical Center Of Queens

    5645 Main St, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Neuman is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Neuman 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 Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Surgery At NewYork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St, 
    Flushing, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Ho is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Neuroradiology

    Advanced Radiological Imaging Associates PC

    8940 56th Ave, 
    Elmhurst, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Rhee is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Elmhurst, New York. Dr. Rhee 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 Herniated Disk, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Scoliosis, and Vertigo.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Specialists At Lake Success, 1111 Marcus Avenue

    1111 MARCUS AVE, Entrance 4B, Suite M15, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Colleen Fitzpatrick is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Fitzpatrick is rated as an Advanced 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 Appendicitis, Necrotizing Granuloma, Pneumomediastinum, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fitzpatrick is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Specialists At Lake Success, 1111 Marcus Avenue

    1111 MARCUS AVE, Entrance 4B, Suite M15, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chethan Sathya is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Sathya 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, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, and Appendectomy. Dr. Sathya is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    27005 76th Avenue, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Talamini is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Talamini 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 Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Talamini is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Otolaryngology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Otolaryngology | General Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialties At New Hyde Park

    410 Lakeville Road, Suite 310, 
    Lake Success, NY 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino

    Antonio Alfonso is an Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Alfonso 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, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Thyroidectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Alfonso is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
    1111 Marcus Avenue, Suite M15, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Dolgin is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Dolgin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Duodenal Atresia, Appendicitis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Appendectomy. Dr. Dolgin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Specialists At Lake Success, 1111 Marcus Avenue

    1111 MARCUS AVE, Entrance 4B, Suite M15, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish

    Jose Prince is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Prince 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 Neonatal Sepsis, Pectus Excavatum, Meckel's Diverticulum, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Prince is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Specialists At Lake Success, 1111 Marcus Avenue

    1111 MARCUS AVE, Entrance 4B, Suite M15, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew

    Samuel Soffer is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Soffer 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 Pectus Carinatum, Pectus Excavatum, Atresia of Small Intestine, and Hernia. Dr. Soffer is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Pediatric Surgery

    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Specialists At Lake Success, 1111 Marcus Avenue

    1111 MARCUS AVE, Entrance 4B, Suite M15, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Richard Glick is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Glick 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 Hepatoblastoma, Umbilical Hernia, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Nephrectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Glick is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialties At Great Neck, Northern Boulevard

    1000 Northern Boulevard, Suite 380, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Platz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Platz 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 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Platz is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialties At Great Neck, Northern Boulevard

    1000 Northern Boulevard, Suite 380, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Jared Huston is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Huston 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 Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Huston is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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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 Jamaica, 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 Jamaica, 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 Jamaica, 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 Jamaica, 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 Jamaica, 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 Jamaica, 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 Jamaica, 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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