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    MediFind found 119 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Kansas City, KS. Of these, 96 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    119 providers found
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      University Health Physicians

      2301 Holmes St, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Heather Klepacz is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Klepacz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Klepacz is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Meritas Health Corporation

      2790 Clay Edwards Dr, Suite 625, 
      North Kansas City, MO 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mangesh Oza is a General Surgeon in North Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Oza is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Oza is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      3901 Rainbow Blvd # Ms 1005, 
      Kansas City, KS 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sumalatha Muthineni is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Muthineni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Muthineni is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Rippl Care PC Of Washington Inc

      Kansas City, MO 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kaori Sakurai is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Sakurai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Orthostatic Hypotension, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Movement Disorders. Dr. Sakurai is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology
      2401 Gillham Rd, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Craig Friesen is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Friesen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lactose Intolerance, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Friesen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
      2401 Gillham Rd, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Shawn St. Peter is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. St. Peter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Infantile Pneumothorax, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. St. Peter is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      University Health Physicians

      2301 Charlotte St, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Lau is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Lau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Lau is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      University Health Physicians

      2301 Holmes St, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Moncure is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Moncure is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Peritonitis, Secondary Peritonitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Moncure is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      University Health Physicians

      2301 Holmes St, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Danilo Martins is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Martins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Biliary Dyskinesia.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology

      University Health Physicians

      2301 Holmes St, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rehan Rafiq is a Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Rafiq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Colitis, Ascites, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      University Health Physicians

      2301 Holmes St, 
      Kansas City, MO 
       (3.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brandon Bacon is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Bacon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, and Subareolar Abscess. Dr. Bacon is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Kansas University Physicians Inc

      3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
      Kansas City, KS 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, German, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sidney Hu is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Hu is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Experienced in Cholecystitis

      Kansas University Physicians Inc

      3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
      Kansas City, KS 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jennifer Mcallaster is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Mcallaster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Peripheral Artery Disease, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mcallaster is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Kansas University Physicians Inc

      3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
      Kansas City, KS 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, German
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Bernita Berntsen is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Berntsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Berntsen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Kansas University Physicians Inc

      3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
      Kansas City, KS 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Eaton is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Eaton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Eaton is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Kansas University Physicians Inc

      3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
      Kansas City, KS 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Timothy Schmitt is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Schmitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Schmitt is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Kansas University Physicians Inc

      3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
      Kansas City, KS 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stepheny Berry is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Berry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Splenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Berry is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

      Kansas University Physicians Inc

      3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
      Kansas City, KS 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sean Kumer is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Kumer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Failure, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Kumer is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery | Anesthesiology
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery | Anesthesiology

      Kansas University Physicians Inc

      3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
      Kansas City, KS 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Winfield is a General Surgeon and an Anesthesiologist in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Winfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Winfield is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Kansas University Physicians Inc

      3901 Rainbow Blvd, 
      Kansas City, KS 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nicole Spencer is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Spencer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Spencer is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, 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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