The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

Find the Top Cholecystitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 877 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Illinois, US. Of these, 725 are Experienced, 131 are Advanced, 20 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    1221 N Highland Ave 2nd Fl, 
    Aurora, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William O'brien is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. O'brien 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 Choledocholithiasis, Cholecystitis, Carotid Artery Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. O'brien is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    9550 W 167th St, 
    Orland Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Swenson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Swenson is rated as an Advanced 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 Diverticular Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Swenson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 465, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian

    Marin Marinov is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Marinov 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 Delirium, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Marinov is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 413, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodney Thill is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Thill is rated as an Advanced 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Thill is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    890 Garfield Ave, Ste 206, 
    Libertyville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Miller is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced 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 Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 408, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Schaefer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Schaefer 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Parathyroidectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Schaefer is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 413, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Mesleh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Mesleh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Mesleh is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group Surgery

    745 Fletcher Dr, Ste 302, 
    Elgin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Kunio is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Kunio is rated as an Advanced 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 Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Kunio is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Elite in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Chicago Hospitals

    5758 S Maryland Ave Ste 2D, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alberto Larghi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Larghi is rated as an Elite 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 Cholecystitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    9550 W 167th St, 
    Orland Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James O'donnell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. O'donnell 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 Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. O'donnell is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    3000 N Halsted St, Ste 509, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Mandarin

    Ying Lai is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lai 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 Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Lai is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    OSF Little Company Of Mary - Surgery

    2850 West 95th Street Suite 102, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francisco Quinteros is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Quinteros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Genital Warts, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy. Dr. Quinteros is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    20 Tower Ct Ste, Ste A, 
    Gurnee, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Scheer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Scheer 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, Cellulitis, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Scheer is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    20 Tower Ct Ste, Ste A, 
    Gurnee, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amit Parikh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Parikh 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 Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Parikh is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Surgical Oncology

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    3000 N Halsted St, Ste 509, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikolaos Dallas is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dallas 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 Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Dallas is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    OSF Medical Group - Surgery

    2 Saint Anthonys Way Suite 305, 
    Alton, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Raman Kumar is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Alton, Illinois. Dr. Kumar 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 ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Kumar is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 413, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryce Bardezbanian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Bardezbanian 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 Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Bardezbanian is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group Surgery

    745 Fletcher Dr, Ste 302, 
    Elgin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lily Hsieh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Hsieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Removal, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Hsieh is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group Trauma Surgery

    4440 W 95th St, Ste 183, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Santaniello is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Santaniello 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Santaniello is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group Surgery

    745 Fletcher Dr, Ste 302, 
    Elgin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Fremgen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Fremgen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Cholecystitis. Dr. Fremgen is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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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