The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in Castro Valley, CA

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The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors near Castro Valley, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 97 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Castro Valley, CA. Of these, 89 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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97 providers found
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Joseph A Karam MD

    19845 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 200, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Lesher is a General Surgeon in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Lesher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    20103 Lake Chabot Rd, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Noor Azimi is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Azimi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    20103 Lake Chabot Rd, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Wood is a General Surgeon in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Lymphadenectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Infectious Disease

    Nabil K Abudayeh MD Professional Corp.

    20700 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 107, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saima Mahmood is a primary care provider, practicing in Infectious Disease in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Mahmood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Necrotizing Enterocolitis.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Skilled Facility Health Care Solutions Inc

    1652 Mono Ave, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rick Mai is a General Surgeon in San Leandro, California. Dr. Mai has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease and Cholecystitis.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    15035 E 14th St, Ste A, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chuc Dang is a General Surgeon in San Leandro, California. Dr. Dang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Cholecystitis.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Rose Hospital

    27200 Calaroga Ave, 
    Hayward, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Khashayar Montazeri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hayward, California. Dr. Montazeri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center - Surgery

    2500 Merced Street, 4th Floor, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lavina Malhotra is a General Surgeon in San Leandro, California. Dr. Malhotra has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Acute Pancreatitis, Cholecystitis, Appendectomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Malhotra is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    San Leandro Medical Center

    2500 Merced St, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kelley Chuang is a General Surgeon in San Leandro, California. Dr. Chuang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Chuang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    1320 El Capitan Dr Ste 440, 
    Danville, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Gottlieb is a General Surgeon in Danville, California. Dr. Gottlieb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Rectal Prolapse, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

    Refugio Gonzalez
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Hawthorne Avenue Care Center

    365 Hawthorne Avenue, Suite 301, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Refugio Gonzalez is a General Surgeon in Oakland, California. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

    Jing Zhou
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Dublin Center (4000)

    4000 Dublin Blvd., Floor 2, 
    Dublin, CA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jing Zhou is a General Surgeon in Dublin, California. Dr. Zhou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Zhou is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Highland Hospital

    1411 E 31st St, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    April Mendoza is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Oakland, California. Dr. Mendoza has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Choledocholithiasis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Mark L. Koransky
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Fremont Center

    3200 Kearney Street, Building 2, Floor 2, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Koransky is a General Surgeon in Fremont, California. Dr. Koransky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Koransky is currently accepting new patients.

    Giovanni Begossi
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Hawthorne Avenue Care Center

    365 Hawthorne Avenue, Suite 301, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Giovanni Begossi is a General Surgeon in Oakland, California. Dr. Begossi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Begossi is currently accepting new patients.

    Rodney E. Grolman
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Hawthorne Avenue Care Center

    365 Hawthorne Avenue, Suite 301, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rodney Grolman is a General Surgeon in Oakland, California. Dr. Grolman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Grolman is currently accepting new patients.

    Oleg V. Merzlikin
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Hawthorne Avenue Care Center

    365 Hawthorne Avenue, Suite 301, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Oleg Merzlikin is a General Surgeon in Oakland, California. Dr. Merzlikin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cellulitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Merzlikin is currently accepting new patients.

    Terrence Liu
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Hawthorne Avenue Care Center

    365 Hawthorne Avenue, Suite 301, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Terrence Liu is a General Surgeon in Oakland, California. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Rita O. Kwan
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Hawthorne Avenue Care Center

    365 Hawthorne Avenue, Suite 301, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rita Kwan is a General Surgeon in Oakland, California. Dr. Kwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kwan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Walnut Creek Surgical Assoicates Inc

    130 La Casa Via Bldg 3, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Young is a General Surgeon in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Young is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cellulitis, Necrosis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Castro Valley, CA?

    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 Castro Valley, CA?

    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 Castro Valley, CA?

    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 Castro Valley, CA?

    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 Castro Valley, CA?

    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 Castro Valley, CA?

    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 Castro Valley, CA?

    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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