The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in Montana, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 88 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Montana, US. Of these, 68 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Downtown Clinic - Internal Medicine

    2900 12th Avenue North, Suite 310W, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Brekke was born and raised in Billings. In fact, he was born at St. Vincent Healthcare. He attended the University of Montana and worked as a phlebotomist at St. Vincent Healthcare during summers and school breaks. After completing medical school in Las Vegas, Nevada, and residency in Portland, Oregon, he moved back to Montana with his wife and daughter to be with family and serve the Billings community. Outside of work, Dr. Brekke enjoys spending time with friends and family, being a husband and father, and cheering on the Griz. Dr. Brekke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sepsis, and Hypertension. Dr. Brekke is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brekke is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

    Surgical Associates PC

    2900 12th Avenue North, Suite 355W, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Bentzel is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Bentzel is rated as an Advanced 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Bentzel is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Bentzel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

    Surgical Associates PC

    2900 12th Avenue North, Suite 355W, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Rentz is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Rentz is rated as an Advanced 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, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Rentz is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Rentz is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Surgical Associates PC

    2900 12th Avenue North, Suite 355W, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Dringman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. Dr. Dringman is rated as an Advanced 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 Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Dringman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Dringman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Office

    2900 12th Ave N Ste 355W, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Wilcox is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Wilcox is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    2900 12th Ave N Ste 355W, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Ott is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Ott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    St. Peter's Health

    2475 E Broadway St, 
    Helena, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Bubbers is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Helena, Montana. Dr. Bubbers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Providence St. Patrick Hospital

    500 W Broadway St, 
    Missoula, MT 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Darren Bowe is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Bowe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Livingston Healthcare

    104 Centennial Dr, 
    Livingston, MT 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Justin Roberts is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Livingston, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Roberts is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Great Falls Surgical Associates

    400 13th Ave S Ste 102, 
    Great Falls, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Engan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Great Falls, Montana. Dr. Engan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Bozeman Health General Surgery

    915 Highland Blvd, 
    Bozeman, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Breeding is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bozeman, Montana. Dr. Breeding is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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

    Billings Clinic

    801 N 29th St, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gordon Riha is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Riha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    2819 Great Northern Loop, Suite 200, 
    Missoula, MT 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Silva is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Silva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy. Dr. Silva is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Northwest Montana Surgical Associates

    1333 Surgical Services Way, 
    Kalispell, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Peltz is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kalispell, Montana. Dr. Peltz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    2819 Great Northern Loop, Suite 200, 
    Missoula, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Kattine is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Kattine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    2819 Great Northern Loop, Suite 200, 
    Missoula, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stacie Campo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Campo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Hernia.

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

    Billings Clinic

    801 N 29th St, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Englehart is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Billings, Montana. Dr. Englehart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

    Providence Bariatric Services

    500 W Broadway St Fl 5, 
    Missoula, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vicente Undurraga is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Undurraga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Small Bowel Resection, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    500 West Broadway Street, Floor 4, 
    Missoula, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    J Pickhardt is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Pickhardt is rated as an Experienced 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 Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Pickhardt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    2835 Fort Missoula Road, Building 3, 
    Missoula, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Zehnpfennig is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Zehnpfennig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 in Montana, US?

    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 in Montana, US?

    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 in Montana, US?

    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 in Montana, US?

    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 in Montana, US?

    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 in Montana, US?

    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 in Montana, US?

    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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