The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in Hays, KS

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 304 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Hays, KS. Of these, 241 are Experienced, 55 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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304 providers found
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Wichita Surgical Specialists

    818 N Emporia St, Ste 200, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Niederee is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Niederee is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wichita Surgical Specialists

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

    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. Dr. Nilhas is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Nilhas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wichita Surgical Specialists

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

    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. Dr. Howes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wichita Surgical Specialists

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

    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. Dr. Gaston is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Gaston is currently accepting new patients.

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

    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
    Referral may be required

    Amberwell Hiawatha

    300 Utah St, 
    Hiawatha, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Warren is currently accepting new patients.

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

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    252 W 9th St, 
    Hoisington, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Stiles-Ii is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hoisington, Kansas. Dr. Stiles-Ii 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. Dr. Stiles-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

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

    South Central Kansas Medical Center

    6401 Patterson Pkwy, 
    Arkansas City, KS 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Bloedel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Arkansas City, 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. Dr. Bloedel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Surgical Associates

    1133 College Ave # E-220, 
    Manhattan, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lance Saville is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Manhattan, Kansas. Dr. Saville is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Saville is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Saville is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems

    400 W 8th St, 
    Beloit, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cole Mcewen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Beloit, Kansas. Dr. Mcewen is rated as an Advanced 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 Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Mcewen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Labette Health

    1902 S US Highway 59, 
    Parsons, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Coates is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Parsons, Kansas. Dr. Coates is rated as an Advanced 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 Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Coates is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Goodland Regional Medical Center

    106 Willow Road, 
    Goodland, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Frankum is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Goodland, Kansas. 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
    Referral may be required

    Kansas Surgical Consultants Of Wichita Kansas

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

    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. Dr. Waswick is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Waswick is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lawrence General Surgery

    330 Arkansas St Ste 202, 
    Lawrence, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chad Tate is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lawrence, Kansas. Dr. Tate 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 Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Tate is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Surgical Associates

    1133 College Ave # E-220, 
    Manhattan, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Henry Doering is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Manhattan, Kansas. Dr. Doering 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, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Doering is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Doering is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wichita Surgical Specialists

    818 N Emporia St, Ste 200, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicholas Brown is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced 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 Obesity, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Brown is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Trinity Family Chiropractic PA Corp

    7905 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Overland Park, KS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Margolin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Margolin is rated as an Advanced 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Margolin is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Olathe Medical Pavilion A - General Surgery

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

    Michael Davoren is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Olathe, Kansas. 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
    Referral may be required

    Wichita Surgical Specialists

    818 N Emporia St, Ste 200, 
    Wichita, KS 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Samantha Beck is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wichita, Kansas. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Beck is rated as an Advanced 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 Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Beck is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Beck is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Olathe Medical Pavilion A - General Surgery

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

    Elizabeth Long is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Olathe, Kansas. 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.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 Hays, KS?

    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 Hays, KS?

    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 Hays, KS?

    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 Hays, KS?

    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 Hays, KS?

    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 Hays, KS?

    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 Hays, KS?

    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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