The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in punta gorda, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near punta gorda, FL. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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31 providers found
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Referral may be required

    West Florida Physician Network LLC

    2525 Harbor Blvd Ste 105, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Finley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Finley is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Finley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    West Florida Physician Network LLC

    2525 Harbor Blvd Ste 105, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Castilla is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Castilla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Castilla is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda

    809 E Marion Ave, 
    Punta Gorda, FL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Herman Gleicher is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Punta Gorda, Florida. Dr. Gleicher 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 Lung Metastases, Jaundice, Osteoarthritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gleicher is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Synergy Hospital Services LLC

    25097 Olympia Ave Ste 101, 
    Punta Gorda, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natalia Capote is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Punta Gorda, Florida. Dr. Capote is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Metastases, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Synergy Hospital Services LLC

    25097 Olympia Ave Ste 101, 
    Punta Gorda, FL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Hull is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Punta Gorda, Florida. Dr. Hull 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 Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Sepsis, Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hull is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    4245 Kings Hwy Unit A, 
    Punta Gorda, FL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Tufts is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Punta Gorda, Florida. Dr. Tufts 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, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Tufts is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    4245 Kings Hwy Unit A, 
    Punta Gorda, FL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Guarino is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Punta Gorda, Florida. Dr. Guarino 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 Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Guarino is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    4245 Kings Hwy Unit A, 
    Punta Gorda, FL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Vincent Brown is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Punta Gorda, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Murdock Family Medicine LLC

    19531 Cochran Blvd, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Louise Cohen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Millennium Physician Group

    4130 Tamiami Trl Unit 102, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Mcatee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Mcatee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Mcatee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    18308 Murdock Circle, #101, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alvaro Bada is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Bada is rated as an Advanced 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, Gallbladder Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Bada is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Galliano Surgical Group

    18308 Murdock Cir Unit 108, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Domingo Galliano is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Galliano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Galliano is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    21260 Olean Blvd Ste 200, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Rioux is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Rioux 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    3440 Tamiami Trl Unit 1, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sovi Joseph is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Joseph is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Millennium Physician Group LLC

    4130 Tamiami Trl Unit 202, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dana Planer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Planer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Necrosis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Planer is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Planer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Harbor Hospitalists LLC

    21202 Olean Blvd Ste C1, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahsan Kamal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Kamal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Necrosis, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Syed Hassan, MD

    2400 Harbor Blvd Ste 20, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Syed Hassan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Metastases, Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Hassan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    3417 Tamiami Trl Ste D, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Ardel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Ardel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, Lymphangitis, Plummer-Vinson Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Harbor Hospitalists LLC

    21202 Olean Blvd Ste C1, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Asif Kamal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Kamal 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 Lung Metastases, Colitis, Low Sodium Level, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kamal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital

    21298 Olean Blvd, 
    Port Charlotte, FL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients

    Nariman Niktash is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Port Charlotte, Florida. Dr. Niktash 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, Peptic Ulcer, Apoplexy, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Niktash 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 punta gorda, FL?

    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 punta gorda, FL?

    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 punta gorda, FL?

    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 punta gorda, FL?

    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 punta gorda, FL?

    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 punta gorda, FL?

    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 punta gorda, FL?

    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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