The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in hacienda heights, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 322 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near hacienda heights, CA. Of these, 273 are Experienced, 46 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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322 providers found
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laleh Melstrom is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Melstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Kesheng Wu MD Inc

    9209 Colima Rd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kesheng Wu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Necrosis, Interstitial Nephritis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, 
    Whittier,, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nishit Shah is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Whittier,, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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

    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yanghee Woo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Woo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stomach Cancer, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Gastrectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Lin is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    James Song MD Inc

    16404 Colima Rd, 
    Hacienda Heights, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Song is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hacienda Heights, California. Dr. Song is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Appendicitis, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Song is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Elitecare Surgical Group Inc

    1661 Hanover Rd, 
    City Of Industry, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steve Bae is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in City Of Industry, California. Dr. Bae is rated as an Advanced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Bae is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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

    General Surgery Wells Medical Office Building

    12462 Putnam St Ste 500, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shawn Fu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Fu is rated as an Advanced 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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

    General Surgery Wells Medical Office Building

    12462 Putnam St Ste 500, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Nejat-Bina is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Nejat-Bina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    18575 Gale Ave Ste 215, 
    City Of Industry, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ching Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in City Of Industry, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced 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 Jaundice, Hepatitis, Cholecystitis, and Hepatitis C.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Referral may be required

    Alexander A Maglunog MD Inc

    1250 S Sunset Ave, 
    West Covina, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Maglunog is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in West Covina, California. Dr. Maglunog is rated as an Advanced 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 Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Maglunog is board certified in American Board Surgery.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    PIH Health Whittier Hospital

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

    Sonal Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    General Surgery Wells Medical Office Building

    12462 Putnam St Ste 500, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rayan Eshaghian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Eshaghian 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 Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    General Surgery Wells Medical Office Building

    12462 Putnam St Ste 500, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Anderson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

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

    General Surgery Wells Medical Office Building

    12462 Putnam St Ste 500, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kennith Thompson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Thompson 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    General Surgery Wells Medical Office Building

    12462 Putnam St Ste 500, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Miguel Velez is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Velez 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 Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Bergman Medical Group

    15111 Whittier Blvd Ste 102, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Do is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Do is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Bright Medical Associates Inc.

    15725 Whittier Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jimmy Liao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Liao 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 Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Colonoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Bright Plaza Pharmacy

    15733 Whittier Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kun-uk Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whittier, 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 Cellulitis, Food Poisoning, Peptic Ulcer, and Malignant Otitis Externa.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Bright Plaza Pharmacy

    15733 Whittier Blvd, 
    Whittier, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amber Lin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Whittier, California. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Obesity, and Sepsis.

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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 hacienda heights, 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 hacienda heights, 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 hacienda heights, 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 hacienda heights, 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 hacienda heights, 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 hacienda heights, 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 hacienda heights, 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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