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    MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Buffalo, NY. Of these, 36 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    42 providers found
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      Hospital Medicine | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Cholecystitis
      Hospital Medicine | General Surgery

      Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo

      565 Abbott Rd, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Steinig is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Steinig is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, and Gallstones.

      Kimbo B. Chia
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Kimbo Chia MD PC

      564 Niagara St, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      40+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kimbo Chia is a General Surgeon in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Chia has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Chia is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
      85 High St, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Akram Talhouk is a General Surgeon and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Talhouk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery.

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      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Family Medicine

      Buffalo Medical Group, P.C.

      85 High St, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Harjit Kaur is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Reticuloendotheliosis, and Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL).

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Elm And Carlton St, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Srinevas Reddy is a General Surgeon in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Hepatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Trinity Medical Wny PC

      2157 Main St, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Rutkoski is a General Surgeon in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Rutkoski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Sisters Of Charity Hospital Of Buffalo New York

      2157 Main St, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shahid Banday is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Banday is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      University At Buffalo Surgeons Inc

      462 Grider St, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ajay Panchal is a General Surgeon in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Panchal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      University At Buffalo Surgeons Inc

      462 Grider St, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Berndtson is a General Surgeon in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Berndtson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Erie County Medical Center Corporation

      462 Grider St, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Eleanor Fung is a General Surgeon in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Fung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      University At Buffalo Surgeons Inc

      462 Grider St, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Liam Knott is a General Surgeon in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Knott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      University At Buffalo Surgeons Inc

      462 Grider St, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christina Sanders is a General Surgeon in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Sanders 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 Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Academic Medicine Services, Inc.

      462 Grider St, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Patrick Frieary is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Frieary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Empyema, Obesity, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      University At Buffalo Surgeons Inc

      462 Grider St, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Weidun Guo is a General Surgeon in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Guo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Delirium, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      University At Buffalo Surgeons Inc

      462 Grider St, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Katie Konesky is a General Surgeon in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Konesky has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Colostomy.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      462 Grider St, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elias Abou-Jaoude is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Abou-Jaoude is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Grover's Disease, Empyema, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Cholecystitis.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Internal Medicine

      Erie County Medical Center Corporation

      462 Grider St, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ellen Rich is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Rich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Cholecystitis
      Experienced in Cholecystitis

      Kaleida Health

      900 Hertel Ave, 
      Buffalo, NY 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Schwaitzberg is a General Surgeon in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Schwaitzberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hyperparathyroidism, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

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

      Surgical Associates Of Western Ny PC

      550 Orchard Park Rd, Suite A103, 
      West Seneca, NY 
       (6.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rurik Johnson is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in West Seneca, New York. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Omphalocele, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholecystitis
      General Surgery

      Surgical Associates Of Western Ny PC

      550 Orchard Park Rd, Suite A103, 
      West Seneca, NY 
       (6.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Armstrong is a General Surgeon in West Seneca, New York. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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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 Buffalo, NY?

      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 Buffalo, NY?

      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 Buffalo, NY?

      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 Buffalo, NY?

      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 Buffalo, NY?

      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 Buffalo, NY?

      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 Buffalo, NY?

      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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