The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in New Bedford, MA

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The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors near New Bedford, MA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near New Bedford, MA. Of these, 31 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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38 providers found
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc

    101 Page St, 
    New Bedford, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Grossman is a General Surgeon in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Dr. Grossman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    Lifespan Physician Group Of Massachusetts Inc

    535 Faunce Corner Rd, 
    Dartmouth, MA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Heller is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Heller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Colostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Heller is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc

    101 Page St, 
    New Bedford, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    M Robert is a Colorectal Surgeon in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Dr. Robert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Cholecystitis, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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

    Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc

    101 Page St, 
    New Bedford, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jean Petit is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Dr. Petit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Cholecystitis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Southcoast Hospitals Group Inc

    101 Page St, 
    New Bedford, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brandon Fumanti is a General Surgeon in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Dr. Fumanti has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Lifespan Physician Group Of Massachusetts Inc

    535 Faunce Corner Rd, 
    Dartmouth, MA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Nixon is a General Surgeon in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Nixon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Southcoast Physicians Group Inc

    101 Page St, 
    New Bedford, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sean Hersey is a General Surgeon in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Dr. Hersey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Wandering Spleen, Cholecystitis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Delirium, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hersey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Southcoast Physicians Group Inc

    101 Page St, 
    New Bedford, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Rockett is a General Surgeon in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Dr. Rockett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Rockett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Southcoast Physicians Group Inc

    101 Page St, 
    New Bedford, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jesse Goddard is a General Surgeon in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Dr. Goddard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Southcoast Physicians Group Inc

    101 Page St, 
    New Bedford, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Keith Baldwin is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Dr. Baldwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Baldwin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Office

    68 N Front St, 
    New Bedford, MA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irving Restituyo is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Dr. Restituyo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Vascular Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Painful Swallowing.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Southcoast Physicians Group Inc

    300 B Faunce Corner Rd, Suite 101, 
    North Dartmouth, MA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Donald Colacchio is a General Surgeon in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Colacchio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Colacchio is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Lifespan Physician Group Of Massachusetts Inc

    531 Faunce Corner Rd, 
    Dartmouth, MA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Andelman is a General Surgeon in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Andelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Cellulitis, Colostomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Andelman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Steward Medical Group Inc

    531 Faunce Corner Rd, 
    North Dartmouth, MA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jordan Gularek is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Gularek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Congenital Contractural Arachnodactyly, Arachnodactyly, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Steward Medical Group Inc

    531 Faunce Corner Rd, 
    North Dartmouth, MA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Earl Potts is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Potts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Adrenal Crisis, High Cholesterol, Asthma in Children, and Asthma.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Steward Medical Group Inc

    795 Middle St, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Hermenegildo is a General Surgeon in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Hermenegildo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Hermenegildo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Southcoast Health Radiology Imaging Services (Dartmouth)

    300B Faunce Corner Rd, 
    Dartmouth, MA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Danilo Decio is a General Surgeon in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Decio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Umbilical Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Southcoast Health Breast Surgery

    100 Rosebrook Way Ste 300, 
    Wareham, MA 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Streeter is a Colorectal Surgeon in Wareham, Massachusetts. Dr. Streeter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Advanced in Cholecystitis

    Southcoast Physicians Group Inc

    363 Highland Ave, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jorge Huaco-Cateriano is a General Surgeon in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Huaco-Cateriano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Huaco-Cateriano is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Southcoast Health General Surgery

    300 Hanover St Ste 1F, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Fei is a General Surgeon in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Fei has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Choledocholithiasis, Obesity, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Cholecystitis?

    Cholecystitis is a term for inflammation of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ below the liver that collects and releases digestive fluid (bile) into the small intestine. Cholecystitis can occur when there is a buildup of bile in the gallbladder, the formation of gallstones that block the opening of the gallbladder, or the presence of tumors, hepatitis, or other serious illnesses. When the gallbladder gets blocked or inflamed, it can develop a bacterial infection. Cholecystitis can be acute or chronic.

    When should I see a Cholecystitis doctor near New Bedford, 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 New Bedford, 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 New Bedford, 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 New Bedford, 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 New Bedford, 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 New Bedford, 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 New Bedford, 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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