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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 151 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 129 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    151 providers found
      Rebekah R. White
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rebekah White is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Scripps Health

      9898 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Walter Biffl is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Biffl is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 2nd Floor Sw209, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Herman Skorobogaty is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Skorobogaty is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Cholecystitis, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Scripps Health

      9834 Genesee Ave, Suite 221, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Schwendig is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Schwendig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Gallbladder Disease, Tissue Biopsy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Scripps Health

      9898 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jason Fawley is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Fawley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Omphalocele, Fasciotomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Scripps Health

      9898 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ning Lu is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Delirium, Ogilvie Syndrome, Lithotripsy, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Scripps Health

      10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lian Lim is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Epidural Lipomatosis, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

      7901 Frost St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bradford Hsu is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Hsu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Garth Jacobsen is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jacobsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Syed Fehmi is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Fehmi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      9300 Campus Point Dr # 7220, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nicole Goldhaber is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Goldhaber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Breast Cancer, and Parathyroid Cancer.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Olde Del Mar Surgical Medical Group, Inc.

      9850 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sunil Bhoyrul is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bhoyrul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Surgical Associates Of La Jolla Medical Group, Inc.

      9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 660, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Cheryl Olson is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Olson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 355, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bruce Covner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Covner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 660, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Hyde is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hyde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Scripps Health

      9834 Genesee Ave, Suite 221, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gail Tominaga is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Tominaga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Scripps Health

      9834 Genesee Ave, Suite 221, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fady Nasrallah is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Nasrallah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Scripps Health

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Imad Dandan is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Dandan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hernia Surgery, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Ximed Hospitalists, Inc.

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Ramos is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ramos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Interstitial Nephritis, Pulmonary Edema, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Ximed Hospitalists, Inc.

      9888 Genesee Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Preeti Mehta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Interstitial Nephritis, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, 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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