The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in Kansas, US

Find the Top Cholecystitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 247 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Kansas, US. Of these, 184 are Experienced, 55 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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247 providers found
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Kansas City Vascular And General Surgery - Overland Park

    5100 W 110th St Ste 300, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Austin Lehr is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Lehr is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lehr is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Wichita Surgical Specialists

    551 N Hillside St Ste 201, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Nilhas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Nilhas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Amberwell Hiawatha

    300 Utah St, 
    Hiawatha, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roderick Warren is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hiawatha, Kansas. Dr. Warren 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 Hernia Surgery.

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    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Wichita Surgical Specialists

    551 N Hillside St Ste 201, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Howes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Howes is rated as a Distinguished 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 Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Wichita Surgical Specialists

    551 N Hillside St Ste 201, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Niederee is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Niederee is rated as a Distinguished 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

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    252 W 9th St, 
    Hoisington, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Stiles is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hoisington, Kansas. Dr. Stiles is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Anthony Johnstone MD FACS PA

    1230 E 6th Ave Ste 1D, 
    Winfield, KS 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Bloedel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Winfield, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Bloedel is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Cholecystitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Wichita Surgical Specialists

    818 N Emporia St Ste 200, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry Gaston is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Gaston is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cholecystitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    CommonSpirit General Surgery Siena

    311 E Spruce St, 
    Garden City, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Zeferino Arroyo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Garden City, Kansas. Dr. Arroyo is rated as an Advanced 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 Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Arroyo is board certified in Family Medicine-American Board Of Family Medicine (ABFM) and General Surgery-American Board Of Surgery (ABS). Dr. Arroyo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Goodland Regional Medical Center

    106 Willow Road, 
    Goodland, KS 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Frankum is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Goodland, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Frankum is rated as an Advanced 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 Cholecystitis, Hernia, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Frankum is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Frankum is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Kansas Surgical Consultants - Murdock

    3243 E Murdock St Ste 404, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Waswick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Waswick is rated as an Advanced 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 Cellulitis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Venous Insufficiency, Gastrostomy, and Fasciotomy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Kansas Surgical Consultants - Murdock

    3243 E Murdock St Ste 404, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diane Hunt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Hunt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Overland Park General And Trauma Surgery

    10550 Quivira Rd Ste 250, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Hufford is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Hufford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Kansas Surgical Consultants - Murdock

    3243 E Murdock St Ste 404, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Porter is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Porter 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Septoplasty.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Olathe Medical Pavilion A - General Surgery

    20375 West 151st Street, Suite 463, 
    Olathe, KS 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Davoren is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Olathe, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Davoren 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 Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Davoren is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2004. Dr. Davoren is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Olathe Medical Pavilion A - General Surgery

    20375 West 151st Street, Suite 463, 
    Olathe, KS 
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Long is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Olathe, Kansas. She has been practicing medicine for over 29 years. Dr. Long 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 Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Long is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2003. Dr. Long is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    2102 Baptiste Drive, Suite D, 
    Paola, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Lewis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Paola, Kansas. Dr. Lewis 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Community Healthcare System

    120 W 8th St, 
    Onaga, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Cancelada is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Onaga, Kansas. Dr. Cancelada 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 Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Kansas Surgical Consultants - Murdock

    3243 E Murdock St Ste 404, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Hentzen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Hentzen is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    CommonSpirit General Surgery Dodge City

    108 W Ross Blvd, 
    Dodge City, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Wiltshire, MD, FACS, treats his patients as individuals and listens to their stories. His own history started in Hawaii where his Air Force father was stationed while serving in Vietnam. Dr. Wiltshire was later raised in Kansas where he's been practicing medicine for over 15 years.Dr. Wiltshire received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Pittsburg State University and attended medical school at the University of Kansas. He also completed surgical residency at Mount Carmel Medical Center in Ohio.In his free time, Dr. Wiltshire enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, automotive racing and restoring automobiles. Dr. Wiltshire 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 Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Wiltshire is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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 Kansas, 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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