The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in bessemer, AL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 92 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near bessemer, AL. Of these, 74 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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92 providers found
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Medical West

    995 9th Ave SW, 
    Bessemer, AL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Burch is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Burch 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 Cholecystitis, Necrosis, Enlarged Liver, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Burch is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Integrated Medical Group LLC

    975 9th Ave SW Ste 200, 
    Bessemer, AL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Issis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Issis is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cholecystitis, Cellulitis, Necrosis, Hernia Surgery, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Issis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Birmingham Surgical PC

    2022 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Ste 313ACC, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mimi Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Bhc-Comprehensive Wound Care Clinic At Princeton

    833 Princeton Ave SW Ste 210, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Greg Bearden is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Bearden 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 Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Gangrene, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bearden is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Apex PA Surgical Services LLC

    5000 Medical West Way Ste 302, 
    Bessemer, AL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Moellinger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Moellinger 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 Subareolar Abscess, Breast Infection, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Moellinger is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Apex PA Surgical Services LLC

    5000 Medical West Way Ste 302, 
    Bessemer, AL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Reed is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Reed 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 Necrotizing Fasciitis, Cellulitis, Osteomyelitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reed is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    801 Princeton Ave SW Ste 520, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stanley Hewlett is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hewlett 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 Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hewlett is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Princeton Baptist Medical Center

    701 Princeton Ave SW, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brendon Haikes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Haikes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Haikes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Philip J. Fischer II M.D. P.C.

    800 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 630, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Fischer-Ii is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Fischer-Ii is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Epidural Lipomatosis, Cholecystitis, Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Fischer-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1808 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sergio Sanchez-Luna is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Sanchez-Luna is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Sanchez-Luna is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2660 10th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Tapscott is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Tapscott 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Parathyroidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Tapscott is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advanced Surgeons PC

    3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 400, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Touliatos is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Touliatos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Touliatos is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Surgeons PC

    3686 Grandview Pkwy #400, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Christopher is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Christopher 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Christopher is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advanced Surgeons PC

    3686 Grandview Pkwy #400, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Heather Waldrup is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Waldrup is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Waldrup is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advanced Surgeons PC

    3686 Grandview Pkwy #400, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barton Wood is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wood 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Adam S. Harris MD LLC

    4600 Highway 280, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Harris is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Harris 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Hyperparathyroidism, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Harris is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Clarus Surgery, LLC

    5000 Medical West Way, Ste 302, 
    Bessemer, AL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Porterfield is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Porterfield is rated as an Experienced 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 Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Porterfield is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Porterfield is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    995 9th Ave SW Ste 305, 
    Bessemer, AL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients

    Mohannad Azzam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bessemer, Alabama. Dr. Azzam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Lung Metastases, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Azzam is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Surgeons' Group PC

    917 Tuscaloosa Ave SW, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mathews-Iii is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mathews-Iii 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 Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Princeton Baptist Medical Center

    701 Princeton Ave SW, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kamal Ahuja is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Ahuja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ahuja 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 bessemer, 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 bessemer, 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 bessemer, 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 bessemer, 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 bessemer, 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 bessemer, 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 bessemer, 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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