The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in Columbia, MO

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The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors near Columbia, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Columbia, MO. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salman Ahmad is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Nelson is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Coughenour is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Coughenour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Fasciotomy.

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    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Grossmann is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Grossmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Boone Physician Services LLC

    1601 E Broadway, Suite 240, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Petersen is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Petersen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Boone Physician Services LLC

    1601 E Broadway, Suite 240, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Gerber is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Gerber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Boone Physician Services LLC

    1601 E Broadway, Suite 240, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heidi Mahnken is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Mahnken has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Bartow is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Bartow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bartow is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology

    Fairview Internal Medicine

    101 S Fairview Rd, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Bechtold is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Bechtold is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn's Disease, Gastric Dysmotility, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    1601 E Broadway Ste 240, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reggie Vaden is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Vaden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Boone Physician Services LLC

    1601 E Broadway, Suite 240, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Rollison is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Rollison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Colostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rollison is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    1600 E Broadway, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Strain is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Strain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Rawlings is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Rawlings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

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

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicole Nelson is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Abdominal Wall Surgery. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ebubekir Daglilar is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Daglilar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroparesis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mustafa Gandhi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Gandhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), Scurvy, Cholangitis, Endoscopy, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    The Curators Of The University Of Missouri

    1 Hospital Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Norbert Richardson is a General Surgeon in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastrointestinal Associates LLP

    210 Portland St Ste 100, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Halsey is a Gastroenterologist in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Halsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    551 Veterans United Dr, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Debiase is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Debiase is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cryoglobulinemia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Purpura.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Barnes Health LLC

    2101 Corona Rd Ste 102, 
    Columbia, MO 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dennis Drews is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Drews is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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 Columbia, MO?

    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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