The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in hickory, NC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near hickory, NC. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Montgomery H. Cox
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Montgomery H. Cox
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Hickory Surgical Clinic Inc.

    415 N Center St Ste 102, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.8 miles away)
    828-327-9178
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Montgomery Cox is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Cox 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 Obesity, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Cox is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Michael C. Desantis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Michael C. Desantis
    Family Medicine
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    Desantis Family Practice - Referrals

    10 3rd Ave NE, Ste 500, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (0.4 miles away)
    828-304-6363
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Desantis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Desantis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Desantis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Kenneth L. Parish
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Kenneth L. Parish
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Frye Regional Medical Center

    420 N Center St, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    828-322-6070
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kenneth Parish is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Parish is rated as an Experienced 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 Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Parish is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Keerthi H. Rallapati
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Keerthi H. Rallapati
    Internal Medicine

    Frye Regional Medical Center

    420 N Center St, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (0.5 miles away)
    828-879-8419
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Keerthi Rallapati is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Rallapati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Rallapati is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Baker L. Henson
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Baker L. Henson
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Hickory Surgical Clinic Inc.

    415 N Center St Ste 102, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (2.8 miles away)
    828-327-9178
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Baker Henson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Henson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Henson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Michael H. Bridges
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Michael H. Bridges
    Internal Medicine

    Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (4.5 miles away)
    828-326-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Bridges is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Bridges 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 COVID-19, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bridges is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Clare L. Gray
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Clare L. Gray
    Internal Medicine

    Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (4.5 miles away)
    828-326-3809
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Clare Gray is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Gray 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 COVID-19, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Bryan A. Mccluer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Bryan A. Mccluer
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc.

    1501 Tate Blvd SE Ste 202, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (5.1 miles away)
    828-485-2707
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bryan Mccluer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Mccluer is rated as an Advanced 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, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Mccluer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Todd L. Fridley
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Todd L. Fridley
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc.

    1501 Tate Blvd SE Ste 202, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (5.1 miles away)
    828-485-2707
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Todd Fridley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Fridley is rated as an Advanced 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, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Fridley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Susan J. Pabst
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Susan J. Pabst
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc.

    1501 Tate Blvd SE Ste 202, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (5.1 miles away)
    828-485-2707
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Pabst is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Pabst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Melanoma, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Pabst is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Jonathan A. Hata
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Jonathan A. Hata
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    DLP Cardiology Physicians LLC

    1771 Tate Blvd SE Ste 201, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (5.1 miles away)
    828-327-9178
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jonathan Hata is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Hata 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 Obesity, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hata is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Alan F. Jacks
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. Alan F. Jacks
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc.

    845 Malcolm Blvd, 
    Connelly Springs, NC 
     (10.2 miles away)
    828-580-3555
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
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    Alan Jacks is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Connelly Springs, North Carolina. Dr. Jacks 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, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Jacks is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. S J. Jacob-Nadakav
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis

    Dr. S J. Jacob-Nadakav
    Internal Medicine

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    319 Springwood Dr, 
    Valdese, NC 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    S Jacob-Nadakav is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Valdese, North Carolina. Dr. Jacob-Nadakav is rated as an Experienced 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 Necrosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Jacob-Nadakav is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 hickory, NC?

    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 hickory, NC?

    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 do I find the best Cholecystitis doctor near hickory, NC?

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    How does MediFind rank Cholecystitis doctors near hickory, NC?

    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 hickory, NC?

    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 hickory, NC?

    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 hickory, NC?

    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 hickory, NC?

    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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