The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in Merrillville, IN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 49 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Merrillville, IN. Of these, 41 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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49 providers found
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Northern Indiana Orthopaedics PC

    1400 S Lake Park Ave Ste 200, 
    Hobart, IN 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Stanish is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Stanish is rated as a Distinguished 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Pinnacle Hospital

    9301 Connecticut Dr, 
    Crown Point, IN 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Bleza is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Crown Point, Indiana. Dr. Bleza 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Indiana Surgical Associates PC

    7895 Grand Blvd, 
    Hobart, IN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Patterson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Patterson 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Chantel Medical LLC

    9108 Columbia Ave # B, 
    Munster, IN 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Satish Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cholecystitis, Esophagitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Family Medicine Consultants Corp.

    650 Grant St Ste 5, 
    Gary, IN 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reuben Rutland is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Gary, Indiana. Dr. Rutland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gangrene, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Methodist Hospitals Center For Bariatric Surgery

    101 E 87th Ave Ste 420 Fl Fourth, 
    Merrillville, IN 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Siatras is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Siatras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Catherine Hospital

    7250 Arthur Blvd, 
    Merrillville, IN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vatsal Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Patel 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 Esophageal Varices, Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Merrillville Surgery Center LLC

    101 E 87th Ave, 
    Merrillville, IN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ammar Hassan is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Watermelon Stomach, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Methodist Physician Group-Pavilion C, Family Medicine B

    8777 Broadway, 
    Merrillville, IN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Harting is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Harting 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Visceromegaly, Pleurisy, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    MD Emergent Care Inc

    5304 Broadway, 
    Merrillville, IN 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Atif is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Merrillville, Indiana. Dr. Atif is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Lymphangitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Indiana Surgical Associates

    7895 Grand Blvd, 
    Hobart, IN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Mueller is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Mueller 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 Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Mueller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Indiana Surgical Associates PC

    7895 Grand Blvd, 
    Hobart, IN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sha-ron Jackson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Intraductal Papilloma, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Indiana Surgical Associates PC

    7895 Grand Blvd, 
    Hobart, IN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brendan Frawley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Frawley 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Indiana Surgical Associates PC

    7895 Grand Blvd, 
    Hobart, IN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Douglas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Douglas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Indiana Surgical Associates PC

    7895 Grand Blvd, 
    Hobart, IN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jocelyn Logan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Logan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Indiana Surgical Associates

    7895 Grand Blvd, 
    Hobart, IN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Woo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Woo 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Woo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Indiana Surgical Associates PC

    7895 Grand Blvd, 
    Hobart, IN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana-rachael Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Umbilical Hernia.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Indiana Surgical Associates

    7895 Grand Blvd, 
    Hobart, IN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Mussman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Mussman 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mussman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    St Mary Medical Center Inc

    1500 S Lake Park Ave, 
    Hobart, IN 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammad Al is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Al 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Northern Indiana Orthopaedics PC

    1400 S Lake Park Ave Ste 200, 
    Hobart, IN 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hung Dang is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hobart, Indiana. Dr. Dang 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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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 near Merrillville, IN?

    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 Merrillville, IN?

    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 Merrillville, IN?

    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 Merrillville, IN?

    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 Merrillville, IN?

    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 Merrillville, IN?

    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 Merrillville, IN?

    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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