The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in hamden, CT

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near hamden, CT. Of these, 50 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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58 providers found
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Hhc Physician Services, PLLC

    118 Clinton Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anuruddha Walaliyadda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Walaliyadda 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 Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Walaliyadda is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Walaliyadda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Hhc Physician Services, PLLC

    118 Clinton Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lena Rivas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Rivas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Subacute Combined Degeneration, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Rivas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rivas is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Margaret Chustecka Internal Medicine Of Greater New Haven

    1952 Whitney Ave, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Housein Wazaz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Wazaz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    280 S Main St, 
    Cheshire, CT 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aurangzeb Ali is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cheshire, Connecticut. Dr. Ali 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 Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Osteomyelitis, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    111 Wakelee Ave Fl 3, 
    Ansonia, CT 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Husko is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ansonia, Connecticut. Dr. Husko is rated as an Advanced 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 Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia. Dr. Husko is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    109 Sanford St, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marko Lujic is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Lujic 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Pioneer Rehab. LLC

    1650 Dixwell Ave, 
    Hamden, CT 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ayesha Chaudhry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hamden, Connecticut. Dr. Chaudhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Empyema, Ureteroscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    129 York St Ste 1R, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael O'brien is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. O'brien 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, Umbilical Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Gallstones.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Saint Mary's Hospital - Surgery

    56 Franklin St, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Palesty is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Palesty is rated as an Advanced 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 Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Necrosis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Palesty is board certified in American Board Of General, Surgery. Dr. Palesty is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    35 Park St Ste 402, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thiruvengadam Muniraj is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Muniraj is rated as an Experienced 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 Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group - Trauma Surgery

    133 Scovill St, Ste 308, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (13.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carina Biggs is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Biggs 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 Delirium, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Biggs is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care and American Board Of General, Surgery. Dr. Biggs is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    YNH Medical Services PC

    20 York St # 2041, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdelkader Chaar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Chaar 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 Necrosis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amir Shariff is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Shariff 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 Cholecystitis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raman Mehrzad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Mehrzad 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 Cardiac Tamponade, Vascular Dementia, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Esophagitis.

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

    Yale University School Of Medicine

    333 Cedar St, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Priya Jamidar is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Jamidar is rated as an Experienced 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 Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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

    Mne Inc D/B/A Corning Clinical Labs

    2 Church St S, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Passarelli is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Passarelli 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, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallstones, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building

    800 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Harry Aslanian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Aslanian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Hhc Physician Services, PLLC

    74 Cheshire Rd, 
    Wallingford, CT 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lazaros Lazarides is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wallingford, Connecticut. Dr. Lazarides 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 Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Riboflavin Transporter Deficiency Neuronopathy, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Lazarides is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Hhc Physician Services, PLLC

    74 Cheshire Rd, 
    Wallingford, CT 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Horatiu Balas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Wallingford, Connecticut. Dr. Balas is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Balas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Looking Glass Optical Shop

    150 Sargent Dr, 
    New Haven, CT 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Mckenzie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Mckenzie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Pneumonia, and Bronchiectasis.

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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 hamden, CT?

    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 hamden, CT?

    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 hamden, CT?

    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 hamden, CT?

    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 hamden, CT?

    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 hamden, CT?

    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 hamden, CT?

    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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