The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in Melrose, MA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 215 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Melrose, MA. Of these, 170 are Experienced, 37 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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215 providers found
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Haytham Kaafarani is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kaafarani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gallbladder Disease, Fasciotomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 3A, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Parsons is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Parsons is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Parsons is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 3A, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Odom is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Odom is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Odom is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

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    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    165 Cambridge St Ste 810, 
    Boston, MA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Velmahos is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Velmahos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gallbladder Disease, Fasciotomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Fagenholz is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Fagenholz is rated as a Distinguished 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 Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Womens Healthcare Associates P.C.

    50 Rowe St Ste 400, 
    Melrose, MA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Danielson is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Melrose, Massachusetts. Dr. Danielson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 3A, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Cook is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Cook is rated as an Advanced 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 Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Cook is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 3A, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Wyrzykowski is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Wyrzykowski 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 Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Wyrzykowski is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 3A, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alok Gupta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced 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 Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 3A, 
    Boston, MA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Gabriel Brat is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Brat 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Brat is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology | Hepatology

    Brigham And Women's Crohn's And Colitis Center

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 201 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Christopher C. Thompson is the Director of Endoscopy at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), Co-director of the Center for Weight Management and Wellness, and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.  He is also the Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship Program Director and clinical faculty at Boston Children’s Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.  Dr. Thompson’s clinical interests include endoscopic surgery applied to foregut conditions, with a focus on endoscopic treatment of obesity, GERD, Zenker’s diverticula, achalasia, gastroparesis,  postsurgical complications, and pancreatobiliary disease.  He spends the majority of his time performing these advanced endoscopic procedures and also cares for these patients in the ambulatory setting.  The remainder of his time is devoted to research in endoscopic surgery, with a focus on device development, clinical outcomes, and endoscopic education. His research has resulted in numerous patents, development of new endoscopic procedures, and over 300 publications.  He was awarded the Brigham and Women’s Physician Organization Clinical Innovation Award in 2007 for developing and performing the first endoscopic suturing procedure to treat obesity.  He also invented anastomosis technology, which has been shown to treat type 2 diabetes effectively in early clinical trials.  He was responsible for much of the early work in Bariatric Endoscopy, having been called the founding father of the field, and edited the first textbook and video atlas on the subject.  Some of his other important clinical innovations include the development of new endoscopic techniques for treating pancreatic necrosis, gastric outlet obstruction, sleeve gastrectomy stenosis, pancreaticojejunal anastomotic strictures, and postsurgical complications.  He also developed an endoscopic part-task simulator used by many fellowship programs (the TEST box).These accomplishments have led to a broad clinical referral base, and to national and international invitations for lectureships and live case demonstrations, including the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Blackwell Lectureship, ACG American Journal of Gastroenterology Lecture, American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Presidential Plenary Lecture, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) J Edward Berk Presidential Plenary Lecture, ACG Edgar Achkar Visiting Professorship, all post-graduate education courses for the major US gastroenterology and surgical societies, and numerous respected courses throughout Europe, Asia, and South America.  He has also mentored more than 20 fellows, many of whom have gone on to thrive in prestigious academic institutions, and he established the first Fellowship in Bariatric Endoscopy. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Esophageal Varices, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5D, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (11.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kudsi is a minimal invasive surgeon with clinical focus on complex abdominal wall reconstruction. Recognized for maintaining one of the world’s most extensive personal databases in robotic AWR, spanning from patient-reported outcomes to published long-term follow-up data. He played a key role in setting up robotic hernia programs in Americas, Europe, & Asia and performed over 3500 robotic surgeries. Throughout his career, he established an accredited MIS fellowship and a funded clinical research fellowship focused on AWR and artificial intelligence. He has written over 100 original peer reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters. He serves as a periodic reviewer of several surgical journals and is the co-editor of five robotic textbooks with over 100 national & international presentations. He has assumed prominent leadership roles at CRSA, SAGES, ASE, and founded the Robotic Surgery Collaboration (RSC), a vicarious learning platform that unites over 10,000 surgeons. He has organized numerous international summits, taught hernia surgery to over 1000 surgeons and was awarded the Swedish Surgical Society’s medal in 2022.Dr. Kudsi, a native of Aleppo, Syria, earned his medical degree from University of Aleppo, followed by a postdoctoral research fellowship in tissue engineering at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, surgical residency at Lankenau Medical Center, minimal invasive surgery fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and advanced Minimal Invasive Surgery traveling fellowship at IRCAD Strasbourg University, France. He pursued an MBA with a focus on entrepreneurship and co-founded digital surgical, a company with patented technology in intra-operative real-time 3D micrometer scanning and Artificial intelligence. Dr. Kudsi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kudsi is board certified in Surgery, General.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    Highland Surgical Associates LLC

    100 Highland Street, Suite 222, 
    Milton, MA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Kechejian is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Milton, Massachusetts. Dr. Kechejian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gangrene, Meige Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kechejian is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    MelroseWakefield Hospital

    585 Lebanon St, 
    Melrose, MA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andras Sandor is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Melrose, Massachusetts. Dr. Sandor 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 Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sandor is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Commonwealth Surgical Associates PC

    91 Montvale Ave Ste 208, 
    Stoneham, MA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Brown is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Breast Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Bidhc Chelsea Urology

    1000 Broadway Ste B, 
    Chelsea, MA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Callery is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Dr. Callery is rated as an Experienced 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 Pancreatic Cancer, Chronic Pancreatitis, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Cha Cambridge Hospital

    1493 Cambridge St, 
    Cambridge, MA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ketan Sheth is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Sheth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Hwabejire is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hwabejire 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 Cholecystitis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Small Bowel Resection, and Fasciotomy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    165 Cambridge St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erika Rangel is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rangel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nikolay Bugaev is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bugaev is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Melrose, MA?

    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 Melrose, MA?

    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 Melrose, MA?

    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 Melrose, MA?

    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 Melrose, MA?

    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 Melrose, MA?

    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 Melrose, MA?

    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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