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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 307 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Whittier, CA. Of these, 257 are Experienced, 43 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    307 providers found
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

      Pih Health Physicians

      12462 Putnam St, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Nejat-Bina is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Nejat-Bina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, Suite 100, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shawn Fu is a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Fu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      16404 Colima Road, Hacienda Heights, 
      Anchorage, CA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Song is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Anchorage, California. Dr. Song is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Appendicitis, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Song is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      101 E Beverly Blvd, Suite 306, 
      Montebello, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Krishna Narayanan is a General Surgeon in Montebello, California. Dr. Narayanan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      16660 Paramount Blvd, Suite 307, 
      Paramount, CA 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nasser Mehrizi is a General Surgeon in Paramount, California. Dr. Mehrizi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrostomy.

      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 
       (11.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Laleh Melstrom is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Duarte, California. 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 Small Bowel Resection.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      7957 Painter Ave, Suite 102, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alvin Shon is a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Shon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Pih Health Physicians

      12462 Putnam St, Suite 303, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rayan Eshaghian is a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Eshaghian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Pih Health Physicians

      12462 Putnam St, Suite 303, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

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

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

      Pih Health Physicians

      12462 Putnam St, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Evelyn Kachikwu is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Kachikwu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrectomy, and Colostomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, Suite 100, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ashwin Ashok is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Ashok is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cheryl Espiritu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Espiritu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Apoplexy, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, Suite 100, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kennith Thompson is a General Surgeon in Whittier, California. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kristen Mooney is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Mooney has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Low Blood Pressure, Anemia, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, Suite 100, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nikunjkumar Savaliya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Savaliya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Tasha Tuong is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Tuong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, Suite 100, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Ding is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Ding is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), and Necrosis.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Alex Shindel is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Shindel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, Suite 100, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Malhis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Malhis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Glycogen Storage Disease Type 6, Tick Paralysis, Thrombocytopenia, and Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology

      Pih Health Physicians

      12401 Washington Blvd, Suite 100, 
      Whittier, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jiaming Zhu is a Gastroenterologist in Whittier, California. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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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