The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in poway, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 155 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near poway, CA. Of these, 137 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Herman Skorobogaty is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Skorobogaty is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Cholecystitis, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebekah White is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. White 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Palomar Health

    15615 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ganesh Kulkarni is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Sumer Inc.

    15644 Pomerado Rd, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hassan Alsabbak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Poway, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Alsabbak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Alsabbak is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Office

    15708 Pomerado Rd Ste N104, 
    Poway, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sam Filiciotto is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Filiciotto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Carley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Carley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Carmel Mountain Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

    11895 Avenue Of Industry, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farschad Birdjandi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Birdjandi 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 Sepsis, Schizoaffective Disorder, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Sicklick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sicklick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin El-Hayek is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. El-Hayek 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 Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Acute Pancreatitis, Gastroparesis, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. El-Hayek is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Michael L. Butera MD Inc.

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2309, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leah Farinas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Farinas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

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

    Michael L. Butera MD Inc.

    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2309, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vadim Avulov is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Avulov is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Scripps Clinic John R Anderson V Medical Pavillion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Walter Biffl is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Biffl is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cholecystitis, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    400 Craven Rd, 
    San Marcos, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carlos Simons-Linares is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Simons-Linares is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Cholecystitis, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Simons-Linares is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gordon Beh Ii is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Beh Ii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Infectious Arthritis, Peptic Ulcer, Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    16955 Via Del Campo Ste 215, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Nussbaum is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Nussbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Gallbladder Disease, Hypercalcemia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Escondido Office - Second Avenue Internal Medicine

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emad Bishay is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Bishay 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 Sepsis, Arthritis, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Bishay is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Escondido Office - Second Avenue Internal Medicine

    225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Mallo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Mallo 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 Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

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

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Garth Jacobsen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Jacobsen 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 Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Jacobsen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    4303 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 2110, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Broderick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Broderick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

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

    Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Schwendig is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Schwendig 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 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Gallbladder Disease, Tissue Biopsy, and Hernia Surgery.

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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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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 poway, 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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