The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in Pasadena, CA

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The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors near Pasadena, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 278 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Pasadena, CA. Of these, 228 are Experienced, 43 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Simon M. Keushkerian
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Simon M. Keushkerian, MD Private Practice

    1505 Wilson Terr, Ste 330, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Treat patients with respect and compassion in a professional environment. Dr. Keushkerian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kazuhide Matsushima is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Matsushima is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Splenectomy.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Lac-USC Medical Center

    1200 N State St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenji Inaba is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Inaba is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Cholecystitis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Gallbladder Removal, and Splenectomy.

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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 
     (10.0 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.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Huntington Health

    100 W California Blvd, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Kwon is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Kwon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Isaac Benjamin Paz MD Inc

    1044 S Fair Oaks Ave # 101, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Lugo is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Lugo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Asok Doraiswamy
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Asok Doraiswamy Md, Inc.

    222 W Eulalia St, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Asok Doraiswamy is a General Surgeon in Glendale, California. Dr. Doraiswamy has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Bariatric Medicine

    Wes J. Powell MD Inc.

    950 S Arroyo Pkwy Fl 3, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wes Powell is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Pasadena, California. Dr. Powell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    1560 E Chevy Chase Dr, #430, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Carvajal is a General Surgeon in Glendale, California. Dr. Carvajal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Acrospiroma, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Hwan Z. Suk
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Hwan Z. Suk, MD Private Practice

    1560 E Chevy Chase Dr, Ste 240, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way. Dr. Suk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Jose M. Perez
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Jose M. Perez, MD Private Practice

    1808 Verdugo Blvd, Ste 208, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jose M. Perez, M.D. F.A.C.S.,  is a board-certified General Surgeon by the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Perez completed his training at Stamford Hospital / Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. With an emphasis on minimally invasive surgical techniques, Dr. Perez performs surgery on disease processes related to the thyroid, parathyroid, breast, stomach, spleen, gallbladder, small intestine, colon & rectum and hernias. Dr. Perez also has a special interest in all aspects of venous diseases, such as varicose veins and its complications. He is also board certified by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine.Dr. Perez is a patient advocate. His patients know him for his down-to-earth compassionate style, his willingness to listen, and his uncanny ability to make them feel comfortable, relaxed, and part of his family. Dr. Perez is committed to providing a high quality of care to our community. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Nilesh H. Bhoot
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Bhoot Surgical

    2520 Honolulu Ave, Ste 160, 
    Montrose, CA 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Commitment to personal approach with emphasis on safe surgery and excellent long-term outcomes through best of minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Bhoot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cellulitis, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Troy M. Lamar, Inc.

    51 N 5th Ave, 
    Arcadia, CA 
     (7.1 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.

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

    County Of Los Angeles Auditor Controller

    2051 Marengo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Demetrios Demetriades is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Demetriades is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Cholecystitis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Splenectomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Surgical Multispecialties Med Grp

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Johanna Basa is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Basa has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Angiofibroma, Acrospiroma, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, and Appendectomy. Dr. Basa is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Faisal A. Khan, MD Private Practice

    1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Faisal Khan is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Thyroidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael Y. Karapetian
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Michael Y. Karapetian, MD Private Practice

    5220 Santa Monica Blvd, Ste E, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Armenian, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    Provide state of the art medical care for our patients in a friendly, compassionate and personal setting. Dr. Karapetian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Surgical Oncology

    Cedars Sinai

    625 S Fair Oaks Ave, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ioannis Konstantinidis is a Surgical Oncologist in Pasadena, California. Dr. Konstantinidis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Huntington Health

    100 W California Blvd, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Aranas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Aranas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Heart Attack, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Huntington Health

    100 W California Blvd, 
    Pasadena, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Fischel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Fischel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Sepsis, Pertussis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, 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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