The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in smithtown, NY

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 119 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near smithtown, NY. Of these, 102 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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119 providers found
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Family Medicine At Smithtown

    9 Brooksite Drive, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Bates is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Bates is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Obesity, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Bates is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Bates is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialties At Bay Shore

    250 East Main Street, 1st Floor, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Pechman is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Pechman 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 Diastasis Recti, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Pechman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Pechman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Nick H Gabriel DO PC

    48 Route 25A Ste 104, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pawandeep Hunjan is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Hunjan 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 Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Hunjan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Smithtown Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing Care

    391 N Country Rd, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Olena Guzhva is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Guzhva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Lung Metastases, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Guzhva is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Obesity Surgery At Huntington

    224 Wall Street, Suite 101, 
    Huntington, NY 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients

    David Buchin is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Huntington, New York. Dr. Buchin is rated as an Advanced 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Cholecystitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Buchin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Buchin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital

    50 Route 25A, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Trichy Arumugam is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Arumugam is rated as an Advanced 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 Choledocholithiasis, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Family Medicine At Commack

    777 Larkfield Road, Suite 1, 
    Commack, NY 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Martin is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Commack, New York. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced 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 Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Epidermoid Cyst, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Ileostomy. Dr. Martin is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery/General-Vascular Surgery. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3 Technology Dr, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Buscaglia is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Buscaglia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Mather Medical Group

    125 Oakland Avenue, Suite 204, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Halyna Chykyda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Chykyda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chykyda is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Southwest Suffolk Medical PC

    50 Route 25a, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Narinder Dawar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Dawar 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Diverticular Disease, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital

    50 Route 25A, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Soltani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smithtown, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Soltani 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 Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, and Cellulitis.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital

    50 Route 25A, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Ogando is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Ogando is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Acute Pancreatitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital

    50 Route 25A, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zvi Alpern is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Alpern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Cowden Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    48 Route 25A Ste 105, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravi Ainapudi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Ainapudi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Internal Medicine

    Smithtown Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing Care

    391 N Country Rd, 
    Smithtown, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yuri Fink is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Fink is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    St James HRF

    273 Moriches Rd, 
    Saint James, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahmood Afghani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint James, New York. Dr. Afghani 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    356 Veteran Memorial Hwy, Suite 5, 
    Commack, NY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Orloff is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Commack, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Orloff is rated as an Experienced 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 Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Mather Medical Group

    70 N Country Rd, Suite 102, 
    Port Jefferson, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohamad Abouzeid is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Port Jefferson, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Abouzeid 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 Gastrostomy. Dr. Abouzeid is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Dr. Anthony J. Rizzo

    200 Howells Rd, 
    Bay Shore, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Rizzo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Rizzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 138 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Rizzo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Blue Harbor Medical PC

    4 Technology Dr Ste 240, 
    East Setauket, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karim Paracha is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Paracha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Paracha 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 smithtown, 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 smithtown, 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 smithtown, 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 smithtown, 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 smithtown, 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 smithtown, 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 smithtown, 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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