The 20 Best Appendicitis Doctors Near Me in Issaquah, WA

Find the Top Appendicitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Appendicitis near Issaquah, WA. Of these, 28 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Michael S. Chisum
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Suite 4020, 
    Issaquah, WA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Chisum is a General Surgeon in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Chisum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Splenectomy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Chisum is currently accepting new patients.

    Michelle J. Eden
    General Surgery
    General Surgery
    751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Suite 4020, 
    Issaquah, WA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Eden is a General Surgeon in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Eden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Eden is currently accepting new patients.

    Eric M. Heinberg
    General Surgery
    General Surgery
    751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Suite 4020, 
    Issaquah, WA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Heinberg is a General Surgeon in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Heinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Heinberg is currently accepting new patients.

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    Aileen M. Hwang
    General Surgery
    General Surgery
    751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Suite 4020, 
    Issaquah, WA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aileen Hwang is a General Surgeon in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.

    Evan S. Ong
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Swedish Surgical Specialists First Hill

    1221 Madison Street, Suite 1411, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Evan Ong most recently received the 2023 Cancer Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple consecutive years. Dr. Ong's clinical practice focuses on the treatment of all gastrointestinal cancers with particular interest in treatment options for pancreatico-biliary cancers as well as regional and metastatic disease. He offers state-of-the-art treatment including minimally invasive and robotic surgery for hepatic and pancreatic tumors, microwave and bipolar radiofrequency ablation, irreversible electroporation (Nano-knife) as well as Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemoperfusion (HIPEC), a treatment option for cancers that have disseminated to the peritoneal cavity. Dr. Ong's philosophy of care is ""Qui Audet...Cura"" - ""Who Dares...Cures.""". Dr. Ong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Josiah O. Owinyo
    Physician Assistant
    Physician Assistant
    751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Suite 4020, 
    Issaquah, WA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Josiah Owinyo is a Physician Assistant in Issaquah, Washington. Mr. Owinyo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Balloon Sinuplasty, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Myringotomy, and Malignant Otitis Externa. Mr. Owinyo is currently accepting new patients.

    Helen Kim
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery

    Proliance Surgeons

    1231 116th Ave NE, Suite 930, 
    Bellevue, WA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Helen Kim is a General Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Appendicitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Rice is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Rice is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Appendectomy.

    Katherine A. Mandell
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    General Surgery
    801 Broadway, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Mandell is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Mandell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Mandell is currently accepting new patients.

    Vlad (. Simianu
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendicitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Val Simianu, MD, specializes in surgery for conditions of the colon, rectum and anal canal, such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He also treats pelvic floor problems such as prolapse and incontinence. He has specialty training in laparoscopic, robotic and trans-anal approaches for these conditions.Dr. Simianu works very closely with other specialists, such as gastroenterologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists and urogynecologists, to plan the best course of treatment for each patient. He enjoys playing a part in his patients' journeys to recovery.Beyond his clinical expertise, Dr. Simianu actively conducts research studies on colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease and pelvic health problems. He has a special interest in population health, health-services research and surgical education, and serves as the Medical Director of the colorectal service line for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's Center for Digestive Health.Away from work, Dr. Simianu enjoys hiking, mountaineering, soccer, and traveling and exploring local cuisine with his wife.Watch Dr. Simianu on King 5 Seattle:Dispelling common myths around colon health - New Day NW. Dr. Simianu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Appendectomy.

    Matthew A. Johnston
    General Surgery
    General Surgery
    18100 Northeast Union Hill Road, 
    Redmond, WA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Johnston is a General Surgeon in Redmond, Washington. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Johnston is currently accepting new patients.

    Elizabeth S. Joneschild
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    600 Broadway, Suite 440, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Joneschild is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Joneschild is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, and Synovitis. Dr. Joneschild is currently accepting new patients.

    Andrew R. Ting
    General Surgery
    General Surgery
    801 Broadway, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Ting is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ting is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. Dr. Ting is currently accepting new patients.

    Marc D. Horton
    General Surgery
    General Surgery
    1221 Madison Street, Suite 1411, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Horton is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Horton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Appendectomy. Dr. Horton is currently accepting new patients.

    Ryan J. Martinez
    General Surgery
    General Surgery
    1221 Madison Street, Arnold Pavilion, Suite 1411, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Martinez is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

    John H. Tschirhart
    General Surgery
    General Surgery
    1221 Madison Street, Arnold Pavilion, Suite 1411, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Tschirhart is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Tschirhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Tschirhart is currently accepting new patients.

    Darlene Barr
    General Surgery
    General Surgery
    1221 Madison Street, Floor 6, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Darlene Barr is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Barr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Adenoma, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Barr is currently accepting new patients.

    Sean M. Wells
    General Surgery
    General Surgery
    1221 Madison Street, Arnold Pavilion, Suite 1411, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Wells is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

    Juan Ossa
    General Surgery
    General Surgery
    1145 Broadway, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Juan Ossa is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ossa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Genital Warts, Anal Cancer, Hernia, and Umbilical Hernia. Dr. Ossa is currently accepting new patients.

    Robert L. Weinsheimer
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    Experienced in Appendicitis
    1101 Madison Street, Suite 800, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Weinsheimer is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Weinsheimer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Esophageal Atresia, and Appendectomy. Dr. Weinsheimer 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 Issaquah, WA?

    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 Issaquah, WA?

    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 Issaquah, WA?

    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 Issaquah, WA?

    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 Issaquah, WA?

    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 Issaquah, WA?

    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 Issaquah, WA?

    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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