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    MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Shreveport, LA. Of these, 44 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    58 providers found
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Wk Robotic And Laparoscopic Surgery Clinic

      2551 Greenwood Rd, Suite 311, 
      Shreveport, LA 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kamel Brakta is a General Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Brakta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Brakta is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery | Emergency Medicine
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery | Emergency Medicine

      Wk Bossier Surgical Associates

      2400 Hospital Dr, Suite 250, 
      Bossier City, LA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Banda is a General Surgeon and an Emergency Medicine provider in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Banda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Banda is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Wk Bossier Surgical Associates

      2400 Hospital Dr, Suite 250, 
      Bossier City, LA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Howell is a General Surgeon in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Howell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Howell is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Wk Bossier Internal Medicine

      2400 Hospital Dr, Suite 420, 
      Bossier City, LA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kennedy Lim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Lim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Lung Metastases, Small Bowel Resection, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lim is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Wk Transplant Physicians

      2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr, Fl 4, 
      Shreveport, LA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gazi Zibari is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Zibari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Visceromegaly, Pancreas Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Zibari is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Wk Bossier Internal Medicine

      2400 Hospital Dr, Suite 420, 
      Bossier City, LA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Attila Balogh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Balogh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Balogh is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Wk North Laparoscopic Surgical Associates

      2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr, Suite 3d, 
      Shreveport, LA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Smith is a General Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      8001 Youree Dr, Suite 970, 
      Shreveport, LA 
       (6.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Mainous is a General Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Mainous is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Mainous is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice

      1541 Kings Hwy, 
      Shreveport, LA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Henry Zizzi is a General Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Zizzi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Zizzi is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      2751 Albert Bicknell Drive, Suite 3a, 
      Shreveport, LA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Norwood is a General Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Norwood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Wk Advanced Laparoscopic And Robotic Surgery Specialists

      2600 Greenwood Rd, 
      Shreveport, LA 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James Burke is a General Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Burke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Burke is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Wk Advanced Laparoscopic And Robotic Surgery Specialists

      2600 Greenwood Rd, 
      Shreveport, LA 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kishore Malireddy is a General Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Malireddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Malireddy is currently accepting new patients.

      Patrick H. Deere
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Bossier Family Medicine, LLC

      2539 Viking Dr, Suite 101, 
      Bossier City, LA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Patrick Deere is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Deere is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Deere is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine
      700 Texas St Ste 101, 
      Shreveport, LA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jaya Mcsharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Mcsharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Lung Metastases, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mcsharma is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      1202 Louisiana Ave, 
      Shreveport, LA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Charles Byrd is a General Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Byrd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Necrosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Byrd is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      1800 Irving Pl, 
      Shreveport, LA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brian Monaco is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Monaco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Monaco is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
      2751 Albert Bicknell Dr, Ste 4a, 
      Shreveport, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Hosein Shokouh-Amiri is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Shokouh-Amiri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pancreas Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Shokouh-Amiri is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology

      Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice

      1541 Kings Hwy, 
      Shreveport, LA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sudha Pandit is a Gastroenterologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Pandit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology

      Gastrointestinal Specialists A M C

      3217 Mabel St, 
      Shreveport, LA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daryl Buckelew is a Gastroenterologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Buckelew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Wk Tri-State Medical Clinic

      2551 Greenwood Rd, Suite 410, 
      Shreveport, LA 
       (2.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Anthony Stuart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Stuart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Stuart 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 Shreveport, 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 Shreveport, 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 Shreveport, 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 Shreveport, 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 Shreveport, 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 Shreveport, 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 Shreveport, 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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