The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in athens, AL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near athens, AL. Of these, 12 are Advanced, 12 are Experienced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Noel General Surgery PC

    201 N Malone St, 
    Athens, AL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cassidy Koonce is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Koonce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Koonce is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Noel General Surgery PC

    201 N Malone St, 
    Athens, AL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Noel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Noel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Noel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Seth D Rayburn MD PC

    707 W Market St Ste C, 
    Athens, AL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Seth Rayburn is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Rayburn is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, Cellulitis, Diverticular Disease, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rayburn is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Madison Hospital

    8375 Highway 72 W, 
    Madison, AL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Hunt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Hunt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Hunt is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Associates Of North Alabama

    1405 7th Street SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Seale is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Seale is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Seale is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Associates Of North Alabama

    1405 7th Street SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Figh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Figh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Figh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    20 Hughes Rd Ste 201, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Boyett is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Boyett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Boyett is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Associates Of N. Alabama

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

    Rodney Tyler-Harney is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Tyler-Harney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Hernia, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tyler-Harney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Athens Limestone Surgical Clinic

    101 Fitness Way Ste 2100, 
    Athens, AL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philippe Tranqui is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Tranqui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tranqui is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Limestone Community Care Inc.

    25442 AL Highway 127, 
    Elkmont, AL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Wayne Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Elkmont, Alabama. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Concussion, Chronic Cough, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Associates Of North Alabama

    1405 7th Street SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Xin Huang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Idiopathic Edema, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Valley Internal Medicine

    708 Will Halsey Way Ste A, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Akram Haggag is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Haggag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Heart Attack, Insomnia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Haggag is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Huntsville Hospital Surgical Associates Of Madison

    1041 Balch Rd, 
    Madison, AL 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Downey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Downey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Downey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Hh Physicians Network

    1041 Balch Rd, Suite 350, 
    Madison, AL 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Marc Zelickson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Zelickson 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Zelickson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Huntsville Hospital-Valley Surgical Associates

    8371 Highway 72 W Ste 206, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Veeraiah Siripurapu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Siripurapu 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Siripurapu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Referral may be required

    Decatur Morgan Hospital

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

    Lynn Randolph-Buckner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Randolph-Buckner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Randolph-Buckner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1215 7th St SE Ste 190, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hugh Nabers is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Nabers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Breast Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Lymphadenectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Associates Of N. Alabama

    1405 7th St SE, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Walker is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Walker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Referral may be required

    Huntsville Hospital Surgical Associates Of Madison

    1041 Balch Rd, 
    Madison, AL 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Caroline Schreeder is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Schreeder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Dr. Schreeder is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1215 7th St SE Ste 130, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 near athens, 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 athens, 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 does MediFind rank Cholecystitis doctors near athens, 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 athens, 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 athens, 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 athens, 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 athens, 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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