The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in gardendale, AL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 89 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near gardendale, AL. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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

    Gardendale Freestanding Emergency Department

    960 Rocket Way, 
    Gardendale, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Britney Corey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Gardendale, Alabama. Dr. Corey 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Corey is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Lee Wimberly is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wimberly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wimberly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Vincentian Physician Services

    2217 Decatur Hwy, 
    Gardendale, AL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Ward is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gardendale, Alabama. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Orthosports Associates LLC

    430 Fieldstown Rd Ste 104, 
    Gardendale, AL 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Winn Mathews is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Gardendale, Alabama. Dr. Mathews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Endoscopy, and Colostomy. Dr. Mathews is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vinh Nguyen MD PC

    100 Pilot Medical Dr Ste 285, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients

    Vinh Nguyen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Nguyen 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 Cellulitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nguyen 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 
     (10.7 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
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1808 7th Ave S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (10.7 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.

    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 
     (11.4 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.

    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 
     (13.4 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.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    St. Vincent's East

    2152 Old Springville Rd, 
    Center Point, AL 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Melissa Gomez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Center Point, Alabama. Dr. Gomez 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Cryptosporidium Enteritis, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Gomez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    St. Vincent's East Family Practice

    2152 Old Springville Rd, 
    Center Point, AL 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Mabery is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Center Point, Alabama. Dr. Mabery 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mabery is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rajeshwar Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Muhammad Aslam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Aslam is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Aslam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amita Hazariwala is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hazariwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hazariwala is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Corkern is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Corkern 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 Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Corkern is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Jackson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Jackson 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Pava is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Pava is rated as an Experienced 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 Cellulitis, Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pava is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tundun Babalola is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Babalola 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 Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Babalola is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jodie Mcdonald-Beach is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Mcdonald-Beach is rated as an Experienced 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Mcdonald-Beach is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Kuklinski is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Kuklinski is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 gardendale, 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 gardendale, 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 gardendale, 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 gardendale, 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 gardendale, 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 gardendale, 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 gardendale, 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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