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    MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Decatur, AL. Of these, 10 are Advanced, 9 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    20 providers found
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Jason R. Seale
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Jason R. Seale
      General Surgery

      Surgical Associates Of North Alabama

      1405 7th Street SE, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      256-355-6414
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Jason Seale is a General Surgeon in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Seale is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Seale is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Matthew L. Figh
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Matthew L. Figh
      General Surgery

      Surgical Associates Of North Alabama

      1405 7th Street SE, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      256-355-6414
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients

      Matthew Figh is a General Surgeon in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Figh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Figh is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Xin Huang
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Xin Huang
      General Surgery

      Surgical Associates Of North Alabama

      1405 7th Street SE, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (1.6 miles away)
      256-355-6414
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients

      Xin Huang is a General Surgeon in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Idiopathic Edema, and Gallstones. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Hugh C. Nabers
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Hugh C. Nabers
      General Surgery
      1215 7th St Se Ste 190, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      256-353-9899
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Hugh Nabers is a General Surgeon in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Nabers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Breast Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Lymphadenectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Lynn R. Buckner
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Lynn R. Buckner
      General Surgery

      Surgical Associates Of N Alabama

      1405 7th St Se, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Lynn Buckner is a General Surgeon in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Buckner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Buckner is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Rodney T. Harney
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Rodney T. Harney
      General Surgery

      Surgical Associates Of N Alabama

      1405 7th St Se, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Rodney Harney is a General Surgeon in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Harney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Hernia, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Harney is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Glenn P. Ward
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Glenn P. Ward
      General Surgery
      1405 7th St Se, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      256-355-6414
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Glenn Ward is a General Surgeon in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Ward is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Robert C. Walker
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Robert C. Walker
      General Surgery

      Surgical Associates Of N Alabama

      1405 7th St Se, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Robert Walker is a General Surgeon in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Walker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Cesar O. Garcia-Rodriguez
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Cesar O. Garcia-Rodriguez
      Internal Medicine

      Decatur Morgan Hospitalist Group

      1201 7th St Se, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Cesar Garcia-Rodriguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Garcia-Rodriguez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Gastroparesis, Lymphangitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Garcia-Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Michael N. Roberts
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Michael N. Roberts
      Internal Medicine

      Decatur Morgan Primary Care

      1215 7th St Se, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      256-973-5400
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Roberts is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Kirk L. Jackson
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Kirk L. Jackson
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Hh Health System - Morgan, LLC

      1874 Beltline Rd Sw, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (2.8 miles away)
      256-301-2211
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Kirk Jackson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Dementia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Punuru J. Reddy
      Family Medicine | General Practice | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Punuru J. Reddy
      Family Medicine | General Practice | Internal Medicine

      P J M Reddy MD

      2828 Hwy 31 S, Suite 101, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (3.7 miles away)
      256-309-5627
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      Punuru Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Omar J. Sosa-Chirinos
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Omar J. Sosa-Chirinos
      Internal Medicine

      Valley Institute Of Primary Medical Care Of Alabama LLC

      2828 Hwy 31 S, Suite 104, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (3.7 miles away)
      915-227-1977
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients

      Omar Sosa-Chirinos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Sosa-Chirinos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Epilepsy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sosa-Chirinos is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Thomas Short
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Thomas Short
      Gastroenterology

      Decatur Digestive Diseases PC

      2828 Hwy 31 S, Suite 104, 
      Decatur, AL 
       (3.7 miles away)
      256-686-1371
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Thomas Short is a Gastroenterologist in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Short is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Gastric Dysmotility, and Swallowing Difficulty.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. John W. Evans
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. John W. Evans
      General Surgery

      Crmc Medical Group LLC

      1635 Hwy 31 Nw, Suite C, 
      Hartselle, AL 
       (11.6 miles away)
      256-735-5900
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Accepting New Patients

      John Evans is a General Surgeon in Hartselle, Alabama. Dr. Evans is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Evans is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Cassidy J. Koonce
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Cassidy J. Koonce
      General Surgery
      707 W Market St, Suite C, 
      Athens, AL 
       (13.7 miles away)
      256-216-6500
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients

      Cassidy Koonce is a General Surgeon in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Koonce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Koonce is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Seth D. Rayburn
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Seth D. Rayburn
      General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
      707 W Market St, Suite C, 
      Athens, AL 
       (13.7 miles away)
      256-216-6500
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients

      Seth Rayburn is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Rayburn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, Cellulitis, Diverticular Disease, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rayburn is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Paul E. Noel
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Paul E. Noel
      General Surgery
      201 N Malone St, 
      Athens, AL 
       (13.8 miles away)
      256-216-6500
      Languages Spoken:
      English
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      Paul Noel is a General Surgeon in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Noel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Steven W. Kinsey
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Steven W. Kinsey
      General Surgery

      Athens Limestone Surgical Clinic

      101 Fitness Way, Suite 2100, 
      Athens, AL 
       (13.6 miles away)
      256-262-6190
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Kinsey is a General Surgeon in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Kinsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kinsey is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Philippe Tranqui
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis

      Dr. Philippe Tranqui
      General Surgery
      707 W Market St, Suite C, 
      Athens, AL 
       (13.7 miles away)
      256-216-6500
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      See accepted insurances
      Accepting New Patients

      Philippe Tranqui is a General Surgeon in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Tranqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tranqui is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 near Decatur, AL?

      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 near Decatur, AL?

      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 do I find the best Cholecystitis doctor near Decatur, AL?

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      How does MediFind rank Cholecystitis doctors near Decatur, AL?

      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 near Decatur, AL?

      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 near Decatur, AL?

      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 near Decatur, AL?

      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 near Decatur, AL?

      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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