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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Pascagoula, MS. Of these, 8 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    14 providers found
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Singing River Health System

      2525 Telephone Rd, 
      Pascagoula, MS 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jason Payne is a General Surgeon in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Dr. Payne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Payne is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Singing River Health System

      2525 Telephone Rd, 
      Pascagoula, MS 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nicholas Fayard is a General Surgeon in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Dr. Fayard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Fayard is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Singing River Health System

      2525 Telephone Rd, 
      Pascagoula, MS 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Edward Dvorak is a General Surgeon in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Dr. Dvorak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Splenectomy. Dr. Dvorak is currently accepting new patients.

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      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Singing River Health System

      2525 Telephone Rd, 
      Pascagoula, MS 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Bailey is a General Surgeon in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bailey is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Singing River Health System

      2525 Telephone Rd, 
      Pascagoula, MS 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jeremy Simpler is a General Surgeon in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Dr. Simpler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Simpler is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Singing River Health System

      2819 Denny Ave, 
      Pascagoula, MS 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      John Hall is a General Surgeon in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Dr. Hall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Singing River Health System

      2525 Telephone Rd, 
      Pascagoula, MS 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Avara is a General Surgeon in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Dr. Avara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Avara is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Singing River Health System

      2525 Telephone Rd, 
      Pascagoula, MS 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Lindsay Buono is a General Surgeon in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Dr. Buono is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Secondary Peritonitis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Buono is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Singing River Health System

      2809 Denny Ave, 
      Pascagoula, MS 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Clinton Hull is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Dr. Hull is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hull is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

      Singing River Health System

      2809 Denny Ave, 
      Pascagoula, MS 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gregory Culpepper is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Dr. Culpepper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Pancreatitis, Acute Cystitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Culpepper is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Singing River Health System

      2809 Denny Ave, 
      Pascagoula, MS 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Berglind is a General Surgeon in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Dr. Berglind is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Berglind is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Singing River Health System

      2809 Denny Ave, 
      Pascagoula, MS 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Stevens is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Dr. Stevens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Stevens is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology

      Singing River Health System

      4511 Hospital St, 
      Pascagoula, MS 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ronald Rinker is a Gastroenterologist in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Dr. Rinker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Gastroenterology

      Singing River Health System

      3109 Bienville Blvd, 
      Ocean Springs, MS 
       (13.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Catherine Hirsch is a Gastroenterologist in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Dr. Hirsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Pascagoula, MS?

      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 Pascagoula, MS?

      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 Pascagoula, MS?

      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 Pascagoula, MS?

      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 Pascagoula, MS?

      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 Pascagoula, MS?

      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 Pascagoula, MS?

      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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