The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in freedom, CA

Find the Top Cholecystitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near freedom, CA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    65 Nielson St, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Nolan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Nolan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Venous Insufficiency, and Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Mary Lou Romo-Gritzewsky MD

    268 Green Valley Rd, Bldg 4, 
    Freedom, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marylou Gritzewsky is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Freedom, California. Dr. Gritzewsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 23, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12, Endoscopy, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Gritzewsky is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Gritzewsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Watsonville Community Hospital

    75 Neilson Street, 
    Watsonville, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tyler Hensel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Hensel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Pancreatitis, Rhabdomyolysis, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hensel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Associates Monterey Bay

    1555 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Santillano is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Santillano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Santillano is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Santillano is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center

    2911 Chanticleer Avenue, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Hansman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Hansman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hansman is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Hansman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center

    2911 Chanticleer Avenue, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathleen Hertzer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Hertzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, and Colostomy. Dr. Hertzer is board certified in Surgery. Dr. Hertzer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center

    2911 Chanticleer Avenue, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rami Dakkuri is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Dakkuri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Dakkuri is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Dakkuri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Associates Monterey Bay

    1555 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Waddle is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Waddle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphedema, Lymphangiectasis, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Waddle is board certified in Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Waddle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    2025 Soquel Ave., Floor 2, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cohen is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Cruz Center

    2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 4, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Holly Moore is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Scleroma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and High Cholesterol. Dr. Moore is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sutter Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center (2911)

    2911 Chanticleer Ave, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Fabry is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Fabry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Surgical Associates Of Monterey Bay Medical Corp.

    1668 Dominican Way, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Nguyen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Isaac Chankai is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Chankai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Santa Cruz Surgery Center

    3003 Paul Sweet Rd, 
    Santa Cruz, CA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Louis Lee is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    California Emergency Physicians Medical Group

    8833 Monterey Rd Ste H, 
    Gilroy,, CA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nang Nguyen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Gilroy,, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Louise Regional Hospital

    Gilroy, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammad Musa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Gilroy, California. Dr. Musa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Necrosis, and Cellulitis.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 freedom, 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 freedom, 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 freedom, 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 freedom, 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 freedom, 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 freedom, 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 freedom, 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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