The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in Metairie, LA

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The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors near Metairie, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Metairie, LA. Of these, 47 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Fuhrman is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Fuhrman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Fuhrman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Advanced in Cholecystitis

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Richardson is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Strollo is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Strollo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

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    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Lieselotte Tansey Breast Center At Ochsner

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angelle Gelvin is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gelvin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Gelvin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Transplant Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Barr, MD, PhD, practices abdominal transplant and advanced hepatobiliary surgery at Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. His organ transplant practice includes:. Dr. Barr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Surgical Oncology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Russell Brown is a Surgical Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Babin is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Babin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Babin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffanne Millien is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Millien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Millien is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy 4th Floor, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Janak Shah joined Ochsner in 2015 and has served as the department chair of gastroenterology since 2019. He completed his training in gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy at the University of Pennsylvania. Before joining Ochsner, he spent over 10 years practicing in San Francisco, where he was the director of pancreatic and biliary endoscopy at California Pacific Medical Center and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Gordon is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Venous Insufficiency, Cholecystitis, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Gordon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. John Walsh is a surgeon who specializes in vascular surgery. He treats patients at Ochsner Baptist in New Orleans. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    University Medical Center

    2000 Canal St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Marr is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Marr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Liver Embolization, and Embolectomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Emergency Medicine

    The Potter Touch Home Care Provider Agency

    5500 Prytania St, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Willard Mann is an Emergency Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Office

    1415 Tulane Ave Fl 6, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clifton Mcginness is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Mcginness is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Juvenile Angiofibroma, Umbilical Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Office

    1430 Tulane Ave # 22, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Schroll is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Schroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Cholecystitis, Fasciotomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chrissy Guidry is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Guidry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Hypovolemic Shock, Fasciotomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Anesthesiology

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ghalia Al is an Anesthesiologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Al is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Cholecystitis, and Umbilical Hernia.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Wooldridge is a General Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Wooldridge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lina Cubides is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Cubides is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Acute Kidney Failure, Malnutrition, and Ogilvie Syndrome.

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

    Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund

    4200 Houma Blvd, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lee Cummings is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Cummings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Cummings is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Metairie, LA?

    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 Metairie, LA?

    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 Metairie, LA?

    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 Metairie, LA?

    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 Metairie, LA?

    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 Metairie, LA?

    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 Metairie, LA?

    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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