The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in Milton, MA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 209 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Milton, MA. Of these, 174 are Experienced, 26 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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    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 
     (0.6 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.

    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 
     (4.8 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.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic

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

    Dr. Brent T. Shoji is a surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and an assistant clinical professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School. He received his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine and completed his general surgery residency at Harbor-University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center.Dr. Shoji is board certified in general surgery and his clinical interests include anorectal disorders and surgery, cost containment, gallstone disease, gastrointestinal disease and surgery, general surgery, and hernia repair. Dr. Shoji is rated as an Advanced 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, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Splenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Shoji is board certified in Surgery, General.

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    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Suite 3A, 
    Boston, MA 
     (6.4 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 
     (6.4 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.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.8 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.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care, 100 Highland Street, Milton

    100 Highland Street, Suite 105, 
    Milton, MA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Offers Telehealth

    Min Song is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Milton, Massachusetts. Dr. Song is rated as an Experienced 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 Deep Vein Thrombosis, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dementia, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Song is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Lintz Medical Office Building

    100 Highland Street, Suite 126, 
    Milton, MA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Morgan Bresnick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Milton, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Bresnick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bresnick is board certified in American Board Of Obesity Medicine.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Vascular Surgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton

    199 Reedsdale Road, 
    Milton, MA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Giovanni Ferrante is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Milton, Massachusetts. Dr. Ferrante is rated as an Experienced 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 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Gangrene, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ferrante is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Hernia Center

    1153 Centre Street, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Nitzschke is an associate surgeon in the Division of Trauma, Burn and Surgical Critical Care and Emergency General Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She is the program director for the general surgery residency program in the Department of Surgery. Dr. Nitzschke completed her bachelor’s degree at Saint Mary’s College at Notre Dame, her master’s degree at MCP Hahnemann University and her medical degree at Loyola University Strict School of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at INOVA Fairfax Hospital, where she was the administrative chief resident. She completed a burn surgery fellowship at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research and a trauma and critical care fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Previously, she was the medical director of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Burn Center. Dr. Nitzschke’s current research is focused on the acute resuscitation needs of patients with shock. She has been involved in various research endeavors such as the evaluation of the triage process for elderly trauma patients and the care of patients with necrotizing soft tissue infections. Dr. Nitzschke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Nitzschke is board certified in Surgery, General and Surgical Critical Care.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Surgical Oncology

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic

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

    Dr. Matthew Nehs is an endocrine surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and an associate professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Nehs received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. He completed both his general surgery residency and endocrine surgery fellowship at BWH/Harvard Medical School.Dr. Nehs is board-certified in General Surgery and has clinical interests in minimally-invasive thyroid surgery, anaplastic thyroid cancer, parathyroid surgery, pancreatic endocrine tumors, adrenal surgery, gallstone disease, hernia repair, and general surgery. Dr. Nehs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Nehs is board certified in Surgery, General.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology | General Surgery | Hepatology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology | General Surgery | Hepatology

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic

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

    Dr. Tavakkoli is a minimally invasive and bariatric surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital where he serves as the chief of the Division of General and GI Surgery, co-director of the Center for Weight Management and Wellness, and director of the minimally invasive surgery fellowship. He is an associate professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School. He received his medical degree from The London Hospital Medical College in England and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS) before moving to Boston and finishing his surgical residency at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and subsequently completing the Harvard Advanced Minimally Invasive fellowship. Dr. Tavakkoli leads an active research group that studies the mechanisms of diabetes resolution after gastric bypass surgery, focusing on the role of intestinal metabolism and portal signaling.  His group’s goals are to develop less invasive alternatives to surgery that can replicate the metabolic benefits of surgery without the risks.He is an active member of many professional societies, including the Board of Governors of the American College of Surgeons.  He is on the editorial board of several journals and has been recognized for his dedication to surgical education with several teaching and mentorship awards throughout his career. Dr. Tavakkoli 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 Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Tavakkoli is board certified in Surgery, General.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic

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

    Dr. Sheu is Chief of the Section of Bariatric and Foregut Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and an Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Sheu graduated from Harvard College, obtained his doctorate in immunology as a Marshall Scholar at Oxford University, and completed medical school at Harvard Medical School. He trained in general surgery at the Brigham, followed by a fellowship in advanced laparoscopy and bariatric surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Sheu’s clinical practice focuses on bariatric, foregut and hernia surgery. Dr. Sheu leads an NIH R01-funded laboratory that investigates how bariatric surgery leads to resolution of type 2 diabetes via changes in the gut microbiota and the immune system.  He also serves as Associate Program Director of the Brigham’s advanced minimally invasive GI and bariatric surgery fellowship. Dr. Sheu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sheu is board certified in Surgery, General.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic

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

    Dr. David Spector is a surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) with specialties in gastrointestinal and general surgery, metabolic health and bariatric surgery, and weight management surgery. He received his medical degree from Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School. Dr. Spector completed a general surgery residency at Ichilov Medical Center. In addition, he completed a general surgery residency and a bariatric surgery fellowship at Tufts Medical Center.Dr. Spector has clinical interests in adrenal surgery, bariatric surgery, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), minimally invasive surgery, and robotic surgery. Dr. Spector is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Spector is board certified in Surgery, General.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic

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

    Dr. Ashley Haralson Vernon is an associate surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and an instructor in surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Vernon received her medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn and completed her general surgery residency at the University of Alabama Hospital. She completed a pediatric laparoscopic surgery fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Alabama and a laparoscopic surgery fellowship at Oregon Health and Science University.Dr. Vernon is board certified in general surgery and specializes in gastrointestinal and general surgery, metabolic health, bariatric surgery and weight management surgery. She has clinical interests in esophageal disease and surgery, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hernia repair, liver disease and surgery, minimally invasive surgery, pancreatic disease and surgery, splenectomy, and supraesophageal reflux disease.  Dr. Vernon’s research focuses on digestive system surgical procedures, appendectomy, gastroplasty and short bowel syndrome. Dr. Vernon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Gallstones, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Vernon is board certified in Surgery, General.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic

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

    Douglas S. Smink, MD, MPH is the Chief of Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital and the Vice Chair of Education for the Department of Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.  He is also a Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School.  Dr. Smink received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, completed general surgery residency at the Brigham, and completed a minimally invasive surgery fellowship at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.  His clinical interests include abdominal wall hernias, foregut surgery and biliary tract disease. Dr. Smink serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Surgical Education, and he is a member of Academy of Master Surgeon Educators through the American College of Surgeons.  He is the Past-President of the Association of Program Directors in Surgery.Dr. Smink’s research focuses on resident and faculty education and patient safety through simulation, team training, and coaching.  He is the co-PI on an NIH R01 grant, the Provider Awareness and Cultural dexterity Toolkit for Surgeons (PACTS), a curriculum to improve surgeon communication with culturally diverse patients.  In addition, he is the co-director for the Surgical Coaching for Operative Performance Enhancement (SCOPE) Program, where he helps lead a program of peer-coaching and performance improvement for surgeons. Dr. Smink 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 Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy. Dr. Smink is board certified in Surgery, General.

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

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.8 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.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    165 Cambridge St Ste 810, 
    Boston, MA 
     (7.9 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.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital

    1153 Centre St, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Gerry is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Gerry 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, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, 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 
     (6.4 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.

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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 Milton, 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 Milton, 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 Milton, 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 Milton, 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 Milton, 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 Milton, 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 Milton, 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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