The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors Near Me in Pennsylvania, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 252 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near Pennsylvania, US. Of these, 170 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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252 providers found
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates General Surgery - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Beres is rated as a Distinguished 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 Appendicitis, Infantile Pneumothorax, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Beres is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Radiology
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Radiology

    Reading Hospital

    420 South 5th Avenue, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Shou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Appendicitis, Pleurisy, and CAPOS Syndrome. Dr. Shou is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Advanced in Appendicitis

    Reading Hospital

    420 South 5th Avenue, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Kato is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Kato is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

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    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Radiology - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Gaffney is rated as an Advanced 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 Bronchogenic Cyst, Cholesterol Pneumonia, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Appendicitis. Dr. Gaffney is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Berks Colorectal Surgical Associates

    301 S 7th Ave, Ste 100, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Carter is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Reading Hospital

    420 South 5th Avenue, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Coralnick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Coralnick is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Radiology - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Contrucci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Scoliosis, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Dr. Contrucci is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Berks Colorectal Surgical Associates

    301 S 7th Ave, Ste 100, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Devos is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Levator Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Devos is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Pediatric Surgery In Sewickley

    2599 Wexford Bayne Road, 
    Sewickley, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Latin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stefan Scholz, MD, is a pediatric surgeon in the Division of General and Thoracic Surgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is director of minimally invasive surgery UPMC Children’s, and assistant professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Scholz received his medical degree from Philipps-University Marburg in Germany and completed his training in general surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Vanderbilt University, Emory University Hospital/Emory University, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School, where he was also chief resident. Dr. Scholz received his pediatric surgery training at University Hospital Mannheim/University of Heidelberg, Germany, and Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, followed by a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital/Johns Hopkins University. Before coming to Pittsburgh, he concluded further subspecialty training in pediatric hepatobiliary surgery in the liver unit at Diana, Princess of Wales Children’s Hospital/University in Birmingham, U.K. Dr. Scholz’s clinical interests include the full spectrum of advanced minimally invasive neonatal and pediatric surgery, including: congenital anomalies, robotic pediatric surgery, pediatric hepatobiliary surgery including biliary atresia and choledochal cysts, colorectal pediatric surgery, chest wall deformities such as pectus excavatum and carinatum, pediatric lung and esophageal surgery including anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and hyperhidrosis. Dr. Scholz strives to minimize postoperative pain for children using minimally invasive surgical techniques in combination with the latest regional anesthesia methods. He focuses on new innovations in pediatric surgery as well as ultrasound-guided interventional techniques for children. He is co-principal investigator of several NIH-funded research projects and has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals as well as book chapters. Dr. Scholz has presented at numerous national and international conferences and is editor of the textbook “Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound in Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery.” Dr. Scholz is a member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the American Pediatric Surgery Association (APSA), Association for Academic Surgery (AAS), Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG), Chest Wall International Group (CWIG), German Society of Pediatric Surgery (DGKCH), and the European Paediatric Surgeons Association (EUPSA). Dr. Scholz lives in Fox Chapel with his wife and 3 children and enjoys riding his bicycle.View the full list of Dr. Scholz’s publications on PubMed.View Dr. Scholz’s profile at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine – Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Scholz 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, Choledocholithiasis, Gangrene, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Scholz is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Scholz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Internal Medicine

    Reading Hospital

    420 South 5th Avenue, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Khokhar is rated as an Advanced 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 Necrotizing Fasciitis, Appendicitis, Magnesium Deficiency, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khokhar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Pottstown Hospital

    1600 East High Street, 
    Pottstown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Allen 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 Diverticular Disease, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Gallbladder Disease, and Colonic Malakoplakia. Dr. Allen is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    Pottstown Hospital

    1600 East High Street, 
    Pottstown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Lee 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, and Vertigo. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Reading Hospital

    420 South 5th Avenue, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Farrell 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 Gallbladder Disease, Vertigo, Visceromegaly, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Farrell is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology

    Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

    6400 Brooktree Ct, Ste 350, 
    Wexford, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Harpole is rated as an Experienced 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 Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gallbladder Disease, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Harpole is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Reading Hospital

    420 South 5th Avenue, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Mulligan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Mulligan is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Reading Hospital

    420 South 5th Avenue, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Martin 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 Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Gallbladder Disease, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Martin is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Pottstown Hospital

    1600 East High Street, 
    Pottstown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Kapoor is rated as an Experienced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Biliary Dyskinesia. Dr. Kapoor is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Reading Hospital

    420 South 5th Avenue, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Plotz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Splenomegaly. Dr. Plotz is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Reading Hospital

    420 South 5th Avenue, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Giudici 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 Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Colonic Malakoplakia, and Ureterocele. Dr. Giudici is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology

    Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

    6400 Brooktree Ct, Ste 350, 
    Wexford, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Patel 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 Boils, Ascites, Pleurisy, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

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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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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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