The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in baker, LA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 70 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near baker, LA. Of these, 57 are Experienced and 13 are Advanced.

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70 providers found
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    CenterWell Baker

    6404 Groom Rd, 
    Baker, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tolulope Famuyiro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baker, Louisiana. Dr. Famuyiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, and Malnutrition. Dr. Famuyiro is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lane Regional Medical Center

    6300 Main St, 
    Zachary, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Francisco Sanfiel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Sanfiel is rated as an Experienced 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Cholecystitis, Choledocholithiasis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sanfiel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lane Regional Medical Center

    6300 Main St, 
    Zachary, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Danny Bourgeois is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Bourgeois is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Bourgeois is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Lane Regional Medical Center

    6300 Main St, 
    Zachary, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Mendler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Mendler is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Metastases, Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mendler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Lane Regional Medical Center

    6300 Main St, 
    Zachary, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Rathke is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Zachary, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Rathke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Stroke, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rathke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karthik Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 90 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Yaslik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Yaslik is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Ogilvie Syndrome, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Yaslik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shravani Surakanti is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Surakanti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Surakanti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aaron De Witt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. De Witt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Rhabdomyolysis, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. De Witt is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    3401 North Blvd Ste 330, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Bostick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bostick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Bostick is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amar Dave is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Dave is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Pericarditis, and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Dr. Dave is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 612, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brent Allain is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Allain 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Allain is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Referral may be required

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 612, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Kleinpeter is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Kleinpeter 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Kleinpeter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Cook is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Cook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Hausmann is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hausmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Hausmann is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    8585 Picardy Ave, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karalyn Bentley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bentley 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, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bentley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama

    5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Danielle Cobb is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Cobb is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Cobb is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge General Physicians Inc.

    8490 Picardy Ave Ste 600, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephen Gordon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Gordon 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 Juvenile Angiofibroma, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Gordon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amir Ausef is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Ausef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Ausef is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Littleton is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Littleton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Littleton is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 baker, 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 baker, 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 baker, 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 baker, 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 baker, 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 baker, 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 baker, 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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