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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Visalia, CA. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    27 providers found
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Iq Surgical Associates Inc

      202 W Willow Ave, Suite 402, 
      Visalia, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abiy Meshesha is a General Surgeon in Visalia, California. Dr. Meshesha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery | Transplant Surgery

      Family Healthcare Network

      501 N Bridge St, 
      Visalia, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ameneh Kalani is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Visalia, California. Dr. Kalani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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

      Inpatient Specialists Of California PC

      400 W Mineral King Ave, 
      Visalia, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kartheek Nagappala is a General Surgeon in Visalia, California. Dr. Nagappala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      Advanced in Cholecystitis

      Iq Surgical Associates Inc

      202 W Willow Ave, Suite 402, 
      Visalia, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Vincent Kirkpatrick is a General Surgeon in Visalia, California. Dr. Kirkpatrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

      Adventist Health Physicians Network

      107 N Hall St, Suite B, 
      Visalia, CA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Satish Kesavaramanujam is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Visalia, California. Dr. Kesavaramanujam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Adventist Health Physicians Network

      5400 W Hillsdale Ave, 
      Visalia, CA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ammon Rasmussen is a General Surgeon in Visalia, California. Dr. Rasmussen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Adventist Health Physicians Network

      5400 W Hillsdale Ave, 
      Visalia, CA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carol Machado is a General Surgeon in Visalia, California. Dr. Machado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Lump, Gallbladder Disease, and Lymphadenectomy.

      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      1070 N Cherry St, 
      Tulare, CA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Fateh Entabi is a General Surgeon in Tulare, California. Dr. Entabi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Gallbladder Disease.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology

      Valley Hospitalist Medical Group, Inc

      400 W Mineral King Ave, 
      Visalia, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bahman Falakassa is a Gastroenterologist in Visalia, California. Dr. Falakassa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Esophageal Varices, Mallory-Weiss Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      400 West Mineral King Avenue, 
      Visalia, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Kuo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Kuo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Low Potassium Level, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Kuo is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Iq Surgical Associates Inc

      202 W Willow Ave, Suite 402, 
      Visalia, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sebastiano Cassaro is a General Surgeon in Visalia, California. Dr. Cassaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      805 W Acequia Ave, Suite 2a, 
      Visalia, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kyle Potts is a General Surgeon in Visalia, California. Dr. Potts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Colostomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine

      Family Healthcare Network

      400 E Oak Ave, 
      Visalia, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eva Hirwe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Hirwe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Family Healthcare Network

      400 E Oak Ave, 
      Visalia, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ranjeet Arora is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Arora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, High Cholesterol, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine

      Family Healthcare Network

      501 N Bridge St, 
      Visalia, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Narwhals Mating is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Mating is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Food Allergy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      1642 S Court St, 
      Visalia, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ching-fong Wu is a Gastroenterologist in Visalia, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Heartburn, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      1912 S Court St, A, 
      Visalia, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gurtej Dhillon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Dhillon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Transcobalamin Deficiency, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology

      Key Medical Associates Inc

      3335 S Fairway St, 
      Visalia, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Armen Eskandari is a Gastroenterologist in Visalia, California. Dr. Eskandari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine

      William C Holvik MD A Professional Corporation

      221 E Caldwell Ave, 
      Visalia, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      William Holvik is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Holvik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Enlarged Liver.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Adventist Health Physicians Network

      5400 W Hillsdale Ave, 
      Visalia, CA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ahmad Shahroz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Shahroz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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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 Visalia, 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 Visalia, 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 Visalia, 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 Visalia, 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 Visalia, 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 Visalia, 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 Visalia, 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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