The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in fountain hills, AZ

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 80 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near fountain hills, AZ. Of these, 74 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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80 providers found
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Practice
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Practice

    Valley Surgical Clinics

    10250 N 92nd Street, Suite 205, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Ferrara is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Ferrara is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Ferrara is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Ferrara is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mayo Clinic Building Scottsdale

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Devendra Joshi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Advanced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Joshi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    16300 E Keith McMahan Dr, 
    Fountain Hills, AZ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vinay Prabhakaran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Dr. Prabhakaran 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 West Nile Virus Infection, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Prabhakaran is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mayo Clinic Building Scottsdale

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Holly Grossman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Grossman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Obesity, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic Building Scottsdale

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rahul Pannala is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Pannala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Pannala is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mayo Clinic Building Scottsdale

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Po Tan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Tan 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 Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    Mayo Clinic Building Scottsdale

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Madura-Ii is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Madura-Ii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Pancreatic Adenoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Mayo Clinic Building Scottsdale

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristi Harold is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Harold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Mayo Clinic Building Scottsdale

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaila Karan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Karan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Sodium Level, Low Potassium Level, Gitelman Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Karan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Mayo Clinic Building Scottsdale

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Speiser is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Speiser 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 Coccidioidomycosis, Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Nocardiosis, and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Mayo Clinic Building Scottsdale

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Easton Neitzel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Neitzel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Cholangitis, Gallbladder Disease, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Gastrostomy.

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

    Mayo Clinic Building Scottsdale

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nisha Rehman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Rehman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis.

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

    Mayo Clinic Building Scottsdale

    13400 E Shea Blvd, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Saleeb is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Saleeb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Carinatum, Gallbladder Disease, Rectal Prolapse, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    Pivot Weight Loss - Mesa

    4860 E Baseline Rd Ste 105, 
    Mesa, AZ 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rob Schuster is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Schuster 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Schuster is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mayo Clinic Hospital In Arizona

    5777 E Mayo Blvd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Irving Jorge is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Jorge is rated as a Distinguished 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 Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jorge is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Greater Phoenix Orthopedics

    20401 N 73rd St Ste 155, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Zacher is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Zacher 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, Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    HonorHealth Orthopaedic Specialists Of Scottsdale

    20401 N 73rd St Ste 210, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Cauley is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Cauley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Achalasia, and Bile Duct Stricture. Dr. Cauley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    4C Medical Group PLC

    9590 E Ironwood Square Dr, Ste 125, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rebecca Rist is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Rist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Cholecystitis, Low Potassium Level, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Rist is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    4C Medical Group PLC

    9590 E Ironwood Square Dr, Ste 125, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashbeel Samuel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Samuel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Samuel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    4C Medical Group PLC

    9590 E Ironwood Square Dr, Ste 125, 
    Scottsdale, AZ 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Alejandro Pineda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Pineda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Apoplexy, Peptic Ulcer, Atherectomy, and Angioplasty. Dr. Pineda is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Pineda 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 fountain hills, AZ?

    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 fountain hills, AZ?

    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 fountain hills, AZ?

    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 fountain hills, AZ?

    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 fountain hills, AZ?

    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 fountain hills, AZ?

    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 fountain hills, AZ?

    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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