The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in Covina, CA

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The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors near Covina, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 185 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Covina, CA. Of these, 145 are Experienced, 38 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Laleh G. Melstrom
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    City Of Hope Medical Foundation

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    A talented surgeon and award-winning instructor and researcher, Laleh G. Melstrom, M.D., M.S., joined City of Hope, attracted by the opportunity to help develop breakthrough cures and treatments. Educated at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Melstrom received her medical degree at Cornell Medical College in New York City, continuing her training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and New York's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. She held professorships at both Cornell and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, before arriving in California. Dr Melstrom is certified in robotic surgery and specializes in the treatment of cancers of the liver, pancreas, melanoma and sarcoma. She has published over 120 scholarly articles and is a sought-after speaker at national and international conferences. Expertise: Liver Cancer, Pancreas Cancer, Metastatic Colon or Rectal Cancer to Liver, Hepatic Artery Infusion Pump, Cholangiocarcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Gallbladder Cancer, Melanoma, Sarcomas, Robotic SurgeryResearch Areas: Metastatic CRC, Melanoma, Bile Duct Cancer, Liver Cancer. Dr. Melstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Citrus Valley Gastroenterology A California Medical Corporation

    415 W Route 66, 
    Glendora, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ankush Sharma is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Glendora, California. Dr. Sharma has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Citrus Valley Gastroenterology A California Medical Corporation

    415 W Route 66, 
    Glendora, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Snyder is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Glendora, California. Dr. Snyder has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Visceromegaly, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Citrus Valley Gastroenterology A California Medical Corporation

    415 W Route 66, 
    Glendora, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sartaj Arora is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Glendora, California. Dr. Arora has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Citrus Valley Gastroenterology A California Medical Corporation

    415 W Route 66, 
    Glendora, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Truong is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Glendora, California. Dr. Truong has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital

    250 S Grand Ave, 
    Glendora, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chase Atckison is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Glendora, California. Dr. Atckison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Necrosis, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Advanced in Cholecystitis

    Raffael M. Corbisiero, MD

    210 S Grand Ave, 
    Glendora, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raffaele Corbisiero is a General Surgeon in Glendora, California. Dr. Corbisiero has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Emanate Health Queen Of The Valley Hospital

    1115 S Sunset Ave, 
    West Covina, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Onyekwuluje is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Covina, California. Dr. Onyekwuluje is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Acute Kidney Failure, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Advanced in Cholecystitis

    Alexander A Maglunog MD Inc

    1250 S Sunset Ave, 
    West Covina, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    49+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Maglunog is a General Surgeon in West Covina, California. Dr. Maglunog has been practicing medicine for over 49 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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

    Office

    18575 Gale Ave Ste 295, 
    City Of Industry, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lung-ching Lee is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in City Of Industry, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology | General Surgery

    Vinod Garg, MD Inc

    250 W Bonita Ave, 
    Pomona, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vinod Garg is a General Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Pomona, California. Dr. Garg has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Troy M. Lamar, Inc.

    51 N 5th Ave, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Troy Lamar is a General Surgeon in Arcadia, California. Dr. Lamar has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    315 N 3rd Ave, Suite 204, 
    Covina, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Carter is a General Surgeon in Covina, California. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    Anthony S. Oh, MD A Medical Corporation

    315 N 3rd Ave, 
    Covina, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jared Wong is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Covina, California. Dr. Wong 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 Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology

    Boston Medical And Surgical Dermatology

    247 W San Bernardino Rd, 
    Covina, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahnawaz Jaffer is a Gastroenterologist in Covina, California. Dr. Jaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are VIPoma, Diverticular Disease, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital

    210 W San Bernardino Rd, 
    Covina, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Feras Bashir is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covina, California. Dr. Bashir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Rhabdomyolysis, Aneurysm Repair, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital

    210 W San Bernardino Rd, 
    Covina, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naveen Dhiman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covina, California. Dr. Dhiman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Sepsis, Gangrene, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital

    210 W San Bernardino Rd, 
    Covina, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandra Morcos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covina, California. Dr. Morcos 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 Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital

    210 W San Bernardino Rd, 
    Covina, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yanfei Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Covina, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Robinson V. Baron Medical Clinic.

    274 W Badillo St, 
    Covina, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    56+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robinson Baron is a General Surgeon in Covina, California. Dr. Baron has been practicing medicine for over 56 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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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 Covina, 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 Covina, 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 Covina, 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 Covina, 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 Covina, 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 Covina, 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 Covina, 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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