The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors Near Me in Philadelphia, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 117 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near Philadelphia, PA. Of these, 65 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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117 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 
     (4.3 miles away)
    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 | Pediatric Radiology
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Radiology | Pediatric Radiology

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

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    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
    Experienced in Appendicitis

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

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    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.

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    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery

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

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Vali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Vali is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Penn Traumatology, Surgical Critical Care And Emergency Surgery Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 2nd Floor & 4th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Seema Anandalwar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Anandalwar 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, Omphalocele, Umbilical Hernia, Appendectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Anandalwar is board certified in Surgical Critical Care, 2023 and Surgery, 2022. Dr. Anandalwar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery

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

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Ciullo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Appendicitis, Ganglioneuroblastoma, Ganglioneuroma, and Appendectomy. Dr. Ciullo is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Penn Traumatology, Surgical Critical Care And Emergency Surgery Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 2nd Floor & 4th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lewis Kaplan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kaplan 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 Compartment Syndrome, Appendicitis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Appendectomy, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Kaplan is board certified in Surgical Critical Care, 1997 and Surgery, 1996.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis

    Tele-Radiology Solutions

    22 Llanfair Road, Unit 6, 
    Ardmore, PA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Medarametla 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 CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Medarametla is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery | Oncology
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery | Oncology

    Jefferson Surgery - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 8, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Avinoam Nevler is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nevler 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 Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Nevler is currently accepting new patients.

    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery

    Jefferson Surgery - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 8, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harrison Pitcher is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pitcher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis and Cholecystitis. Dr. Pitcher is board certified in Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Surgery.

    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery

    Jefferson Surgery - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 8, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Claudia Guzman is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Guzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Guzman is board certified in Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Surgery. Dr. Guzman is currently accepting new patients.

    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery

    Jefferson Surgery - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 8, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Megan Lundy is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lundy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypovolemic Shock, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Appendicitis, and Cholecystitis. Dr. Lundy is board certified in Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Surgery, and General. Dr. Lundy is currently accepting new patients.

    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery

    Jefferson Surgery - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 8, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Murray Cohen is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cohen 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cohen is board certified in Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Surgery, General, and Surgery. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    General Surgery
    General Surgery

    Jefferson Surgery - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 8, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Hughes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hughes 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 Erythema Multiforme, Frostbite, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Hughes is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery

    Jefferson Surgery - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 8, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jose Torres is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Torres 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Torres is board certified in Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Surgery. Dr. Torres is currently accepting new patients.

    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery

    Jefferson Surgery - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 8, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Radu Nedelcoviciu is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nedelcoviciu 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Nedelcoviciu is board certified in Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Surgery. Dr. Nedelcoviciu is currently accepting new patients.

    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery

    Jefferson Surgery - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 8, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lia Michos is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Michos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis and Cholecystitis. Dr. Michos is board certified in Surgery and General. Dr. Michos is currently accepting new patients.

    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery

    Jefferson Surgery - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 8, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Cline is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cline is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Appendicitis. Dr. Cline is board certified in Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Surgery, and General. Dr. Cline is currently accepting new patients.

    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery

    Jefferson Surgery - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 8, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sriharsha Gummadi is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gummadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Gastrointestinal Perforation. Dr. Gummadi is board certified in Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Surgery, and General. Dr. Gummadi is currently accepting new patients.

    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery

    Jefferson Surgery - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 8, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Deviney Rattigan is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rattigan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Rattigan is board certified in Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Surgery, and General. Dr. Rattigan is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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 Philadelphia, PA?

    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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