The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in St. Louis, MO

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The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors near St. Louis, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 101 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near St. Louis, MO. Of these, 87 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Steven M. Strasberg
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 8c, Ste 8c, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Strasberg is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Strasberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Bradley Putty
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery
    1225 S. Grand Blvd., 2L - Door 1, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Putty is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Putty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

    Shin Miyata
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shin Miyata, MD, is a pediatric general surgeon at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. He also serves as an assistant professor of pediatric surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Miyata sees patients up to 18 years old and specializes in minimally invasive surgery, trauma surgery and neonatal surgery. He is certified in PALS specific to pediatric patients. Dr. Miyata completed medical school at Okayama University School of Medicine in 2003, general surgery residency in Japan and in the United States at University of Maryland Medical Center and completed two surgical fellowships - one in surgical critical care from Children's Hospital Los Angeles and another in pediatric surgery from CHU Sainte-Justine, University of Montreal. View Shin Miyata, MD's SLUCare.com profile. Dr. Miyata is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Meckel's Diverticulum, Gastroschisis, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

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    Isaiah Turnbull
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Isaiah Turnbull is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Turnbull is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Hernia Surgery, and Hip Replacement.

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

    St Louis University Hospital

    1201 S Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Testrake is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Testrake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gallbladder Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Office

    660 S Euclid Ave # 8109, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Chapman is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Hepatitis, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Fields is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Fields is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Obeid Ilahi is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ilahi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Hernia, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Hernia Surgery, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Buckman is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Buckman has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Cholecystitis, Spinal Shock, Low Blood Pressure, and Appendectomy.

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

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Snyder is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Kirby is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kirby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Venous Insufficiency, Peptic Ulcer, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Schuerer is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Schuerer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Craft is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Craft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Necrotizing Fasciitis.

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

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Staszak is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Staszak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Grace Martin is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Concussion, Cholecystitis, and Subdural Hematoma.

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

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Rosengart is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rosengart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Chintalapati Varma
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Hepatology | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Hepatology | Transplant Surgery

    Slh Txp Sur Csm 3l

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Third Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Chintalapati Varma performs liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants. He has special interest in laparoscopic live donor nephrectomies, live donor liver transplantation, split liver transplantation, and pediatric liver transplantation. He has extensive experience with complex hepatobiliary surgical procedures that include major liver resections for benign and malignant tumors, and bile duct tumor resections. Dr. Varma is an associate professor of surgery in the Department of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Transplant Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the International Liver Transplant Society, and the Americas Hepto-Pancreato-Biliary Association. Dr. Varma speaks English, Hindi, and Telugu. He is a pilot and enjoys flying fixed-wing, single-engine airplanes. Dr. Varma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant.

    William Hawkins
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Washington University School Of Medicine

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Hawkins is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    Washington University

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Hafenrichter is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hafenrichter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hafenrichter is currently accepting new patients.

    John E. Mazuski
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Div Surg Accs, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mazuski is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mazuski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Necrosis, Cellulitis, and Appendectomy.

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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 St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, 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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