The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in Kansas City, MO

Find the Top Cholecystitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 489 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Kansas City, MO. Of these, 396 are Experienced, 78 are Advanced and 15 are Distinguished.

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489 providers found
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Breast Care And Diagnostic Center LLC

    60 Doctors Park, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Silliman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Silliman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Silliman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Independence Surgical Clinic

    19550 E 39th St Suite 325, 
    Independence, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jared Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Fairview Heights Medical Group SC

    11155 Dunn Rd Ste 108N, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nishant Raj is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Raj 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 ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Raj is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Strasberg is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Strasberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

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

    SSM Health Medical Group

    300 Medical Plaza, Suite 310, 
    Lake St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Leibold is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Leibold is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Leibold is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Surgery , Missouri State Board Of Registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Leibold is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Southland Primary Care

    17067 S Outer Rd Ste 100, 
    Belton, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Kirk Ridley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Belton, Missouri. Dr. Ridley 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 Bronchitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Ridley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Surgical Services Of Sedalia

    3300 W 10th St, 
    Sedalia, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Stuart Braverman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Sedalia, Missouri. Dr. Braverman is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cholecystitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Braverman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lafayette Regional Health Center Outpatient Specialty Clinic

    1500 State St, 
    Lexington, MO 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Mrosak is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lexington, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Mrosak 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, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mrosak is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kevin T Enger MD PC

    1400 US Highway 61 Ste 310, 
    Festus, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregg Ginsburg is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Festus, Missouri. Dr. Ginsburg 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, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ginsburg is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral required

    Coxhealth Weight Loss And Advanced Surgery Center

    1001 E Primrose St, 
    Springfield, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Woods is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Woods 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 Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Woods is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Lee's Summit Medical Center

    2100 SE Blue Pkwy, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Middlemas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Middlemas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Sepsis, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Cardiac Ablation.

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

    Mosaic Life Care At St. Joseph-General Surgery

    802 N Riverside Rd Ste G50, 
    Saint Joseph, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Wade is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Dr. Wade is rated as a Distinguished 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 Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Wade is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Advanced Surgical Associates, LLC

    2861 NE Independence Ave Ste 205, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Kramer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Kramer is rated as a Distinguished 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 Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Kramer is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Freeman Health System

    1102 W 32nd St, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Coy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Coy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Coy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Labs South LLC

    10010 Kennerly Rd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Ross is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ross is rated as a Distinguished 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, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Breast Care And Diagnostic Center LLC

    60 Doctors Park, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Mccadams is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Mccadams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mccadams is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mercy Clinic Rheumatology-Broadway

    1723 Broadway St Ste 310, 
    Cape Girardeau, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Major Burger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dr. Burger 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, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Burger is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Ccmh Wellness Center

    1502 N Jefferson St, 
    Carrollton, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Horine is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carrollton, Missouri. Dr. Horine 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 Necrosis, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Cholecystitis, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Horine is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Golden Valley Memorial Hospital

    1600 N 2nd St, 
    Clinton, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sunanda Ghosh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Clinton, Missouri. Dr. Ghosh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Varicose Veins, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ghosh is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Parkland Health Center-Farmington Community

    1101 W Liberty St, 
    Farmington, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Gallagher is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Farmington, Missouri. Dr. Gallagher is rated as an Advanced 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 Cellulitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Varicose Veins, Pacemaker Implantation, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Gallagher is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    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 Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, 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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