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    MediFind found 248 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Van Nuys, CA. Of these, 214 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    248 providers found
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      15503 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 240, 
      Encino, CA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Yih-dar Nien is a General Surgeon in Encino, California. Dr. Nien is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Nien is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
      18370 Burbank Boulevard, Suite 607, 
      Tarzana, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mudjianto Chandra is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Tarzana, California. Dr. Chandra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Chandra is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
      201 South Buena Vista Street, Suite 425, 
      Burbank, CA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Philippe Quilici is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Burbank, California. Dr. Quilici is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Quilici is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      4955 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 405, 
      Sherman Oaks, CA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Amir Bahadori is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Bahadori is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Ascites, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bahadori is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      15503 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 240, 
      Encino, CA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Robinson is a General Surgeon in Encino, California. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Femoral Hernia. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      16260 Ventura Boulevard, Suite LL15, 
      Encino, CA 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mordo Suchov is a Gastroenterologist in Encino, California. Dr. Suchov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Esophagitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Suchov is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Uthaiah Kokkalera MD Inc.

      18250 Roscoe Blvd Ste 335, 
      Northridge, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shawki Saad is a General Surgeon in Northridge, California. Dr. Saad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Concussion, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      18250 Roscoe Boulevard, Suite 310, 
      Northridge, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Piyush Jogani is a Gastroenterologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Jogani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jogani is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      18350 Roscoe Boulevard, Suite 702, 
      Northridge, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Suhail Salem is a Gastroenterologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Salem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical

      18321 Clark St, 
      Tarzana, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nojan Toomari is a General Surgeon in Tarzana, California. Dr. Toomari has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Providence Tarzana Medical Center

      18321 Clark St, 
      Tarzana, CA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Allen Hoffman is a General Surgeon in Tarzana, California. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      17075 Devonshire Street, Suite 200, 
      Northridge, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mysore Nagaraja is a Gastroenterologist in Northridge, California. Dr. Nagaraja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nagaraja is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      UCLA Associated General Surgeons

      200 Medical Plz, Suite 214, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (9.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Wu is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery | Transplant Surgery

      Panorama City Medical Center

      13652 Cantara St, 
      Panorama City, CA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dustin Robinson is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Panorama City, California. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 3, 
      Mission Hills, CA 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ali Cheaito is a General Surgeon in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Cheaito is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Acrospiroma, Gallstones, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Cheaito is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 3, 
      Mission Hills, CA 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Peter Richman is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Richman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Epidural Lipomatosis. Dr. Richman is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      11333 Sepulveda Boulevard, Floor 3, 
      Mission Hills, CA 
       (5.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Scott Fields is a General Surgeon in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Fields is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Fields is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      201 South Buena Vista Street, Suite 425, 
      Burbank, CA 
       (8.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Alexander Tovar is a General Surgeon in Burbank, California. Dr. Tovar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Tovar is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      Thoracic Surgery
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      Thoracic Surgery

      Office

      100 Medical Plz E Ste 630, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
       (9.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peyman Benharash is a Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Benharash is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Diverticular Disease, Cardiogenic Shock, Gallbladder Removal, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Meticulous Health Care PC

      6850 Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 217, 
      Van Nuys, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Suman Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, 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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