The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in lake forest, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 167 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near lake forest, CA. Of these, 146 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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167 providers found
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Thang D Nguyen MD

    22 Odyssey Ste 265, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thang Nguyen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    24411 Health Center Drive, Suite 350, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Wong is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wong is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    24411 Health Center Drive, Suite 560, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joanna Kopacz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Kopacz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Nephritis, Sepsis, Aspergillosis, and Strep Throat. Dr. Kopacz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kopacz is currently accepting new patients.

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

    South Orange County Surg Med Grp Inc

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Wallace is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Wallace 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 Hernia, Cellulitis, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Wallace is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Wallace is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Oc Trauma Inc

    24411 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Blake Ashley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Ashley 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 Hernia, Cellulitis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Ashley is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Ashley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    16305 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 260, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Natisha Jensen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Jensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Jensen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hoag Health Center Irvine-Sand Canyon

    16305 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 230, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Wang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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

    Mj Medical Group Inc

    26501 Rancho Pkwy S, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mladen Jecmenica is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Jecmenica is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jecmenica is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jecmenica is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    22481 Aspan St Ste A, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carrie Diramio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Diramio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tension Headache, Chronic Cough, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Moulton Family Medical Group Inc

    24432 Muirlands Blvd, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adel Boutros is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Boutros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Boutros is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    27758 Santa Margarita Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Darwish is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Darwish 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, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Referral may be required

    Office

    26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 351, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Moskaitis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Moskaitis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Cholecystitis, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    27799 Medical Center Road, Suite 440, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Brady is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Brady 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Brady is currently accepting new patients.

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

    John Witczak DO PC

    26921 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 201, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nader Mirhoseni is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Mirhoseni 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 Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Office

    26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 351, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather Grady is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Grady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Hernia.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    7 Technology Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Appel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Appel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Acute Kidney Failure, and Apoplexy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    7 Technology Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Geiger is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Geiger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Peptic Ulcer, Apoplexy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Geiger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    7 Technology Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benhoor Khalpari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Khalpari 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 Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Malnutrition, Protein Deficiency, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    24451 Health Center Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chirag Patel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Lump in the Abdomen.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    11 Technology Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nidal Hannat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Hannat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency, Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K, Protein C Deficiency, Protein S Deficiency, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Hannat is currently accepting new patients.

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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 lake forest, 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 lake forest, 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 lake forest, 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 lake forest, 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 lake forest, 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 lake forest, 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 lake forest, 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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