The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in stanford, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 109 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near stanford, CA. Of these, 97 are Experienced and 12 are Advanced.

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109 providers found
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Monique Barakat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Barakat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Barakat is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dan Azagury is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Azagury 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Azagury is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Badger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Badger 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 Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Badger is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Badger is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brendan Visser is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Visser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristan Staudenmayer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Staudenmayer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Perforation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Appendectomy, and Splenectomy.

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

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Poultsides is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Poultsides is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gallbladder Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

    Tanya W Spirtos MD Wommens Cancer

    900 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ariel Knight is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Knight is rated as an Advanced 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 Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Splenectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Tanya W Spirtos MD Wommens Cancer

    900 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carla Pugh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Pugh 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 Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Lada is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism, Peptic Ulcer, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lada is board certified in Not ABMS Specialty and Internal Medicine. Dr. Lada is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shelley Marks is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Marks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. Dr. Marks is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified and Surgery General Surgery. Dr. Marks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mundeep Chawla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chawla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Fecal Impaction, Ogilvie Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chawla is board certified in Not ABMS Specialty and Internal Medicine.

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

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Beemen Khalil is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Khalil 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Khalil is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified and Not ABMS Specialty. Dr. Khalil is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Los Altos Center

    370 Distel Circle, 
    Los Altos, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacqueline Denkabe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Altos, California. Dr. Denkabe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, and Endoscopy. Dr. Denkabe is board certified in Internal Medicine - Board Certified. Dr. Denkabe is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Gahagan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Gahagan 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Proctitis, Ileostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Gahagan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Interventional Radiology | Radiology | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Vezeridis is an Interventional Radiologist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Vezeridis is rated as an Experienced 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 Pyogenic Liver Abscess, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Thrombophlebitis, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Public Health and Preventive Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Public Health and Preventive Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Maggio is a General Surgeon and a Public Health and Preventive Medicine provider practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Maggio 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Splenectomy.

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

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Ruhle is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Ruhle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Worth is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Worth 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 Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Worth is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kazunari Sasaki is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Sasaki 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 Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.

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

    Lucile Packard Stanford Children's Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Perisa Ruhi-Williams is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ruhi-Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Cholecystitis, Hernia, and Gallbladder Removal.

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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 stanford, 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 stanford, 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 stanford, 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 stanford, 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 stanford, 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 stanford, 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 stanford, 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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