The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in Alaska, US

Find the Top Cholecystitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 46 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Alaska, US. Of these, 42 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    3220 Providence Drive, Suite E3040, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Knolmayer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Knolmayer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Knolmayer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    3220 Providence Drive, Suite E3040, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Muffoletto is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Muffoletto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Parathyroid Adenoma, Hernia Surgery, and Abdominal Wall Surgery. Dr. Muffoletto is board certified in General Surgery. Dr. Muffoletto is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    3851 Piper Street, Suite U230, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Portera is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Portera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Portera is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    1200 Airport Heights Drive, Suite 350, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Grant Searles is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Searles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Searles is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    3220 Providence Drive, Suite E3040, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carolyn Majors is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Majors is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Majors is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    3220 Providence Drive, Suite E3040, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Floerchinger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Floerchinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Floerchinger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

    1650 Cowles St, 
    Fairbanks, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rashna Ginwalla is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Ginwalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    3851 Piper Street, Suite U230, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Victoria Murdock is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Murdock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Murdock is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    3340 Providence Drive, Suite 359, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Thomas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    3220 Providence Drive, Suite E3040, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    June George is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. George is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anorectal Abscess, Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. George is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Alaska Native Medical Center

    4315 Diplomacy Dr, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Lisse is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Lisse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Subareolar Abscess.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Alaska Native Medical Center

    4315 Diplomacy Dr, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheridan Morgan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Wandering Spleen, Splenic Infarction, Splenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    South Peninsula Hospital

    4300 Bartlett St, 
    Homer, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Bloch is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Homer, Alaska. Dr. Bloch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Alaska Neurological Surgery LLC

    2490 S Woodworth Loop Ste 450, 
    Palmer, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Garth Lecheminant is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palmer, Alaska. Dr. Lecheminant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    3300 Providence Drive, Suite 213, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Wrigley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Wrigley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wrigley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Peninsula Home Health Care Inc

    1001 Noble St, 
    Fairbanks, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dante Conley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Conley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Umbilical Hernia, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Central Peninsula General Hospital Inc

    240 Hospital Pl Ste 305, 
    Soldotna, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Lattin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Soldotna, Alaska. Dr. Lattin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

    1650 Cowles St, 
    Fairbanks, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Flowers is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fairbanks, Alaska. Dr. Flowers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Alaska Surgical Arts

    2741 Debarr Rd Ste C415, 
    Anchorage, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Debra Kontny is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Anchorage, Alaska. Dr. Kontny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Cholecystitis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kontny is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center

    1915 E Rezanof Dr, 
    Kodiak, AK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Norkus is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Kodiak, Alaska. Dr. Norkus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Colostomy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cholecystitis?

    Cholecystitis is a term for inflammation of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ below the liver that collects and releases digestive fluid (bile) into the small intestine. Cholecystitis can occur when there is a buildup of bile in the gallbladder, the formation of gallstones that block the opening of the gallbladder, or the presence of tumors, hepatitis, or other serious illnesses. When the gallbladder gets blocked or inflamed, it can develop a bacterial infection. Cholecystitis can be acute or chronic.

    When should I see a Cholecystitis doctor in Alaska, 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 a Cholecystitis doctor in Alaska, 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 Cholecystitis doctors in Alaska, 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 Cholecystitis doctors in Alaska, 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 a Cholecystitis doctor in Alaska, 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 Cholecystitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cholecystitis 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 a Cholecystitis doctor in Alaska, 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 Cholecystitis 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 Cholecystitis 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 Cholecystitis doctors in Alaska, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cholecystitis 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 a Cholecystitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cholecystitis 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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