The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in Independence, OH

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The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors near Independence, OH

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 181 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Independence, OH. Of these, 142 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced, 8 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic

    2049 E 100th St, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prabhleen Chahal is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Chahal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Christian Massier
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Broadview Heights Medical Center

    2001 East Royalton Road, 
    Broadview Hts, OH 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian

    Christian Massier is a General Surgeon in Broadview Hts, Ohio. Dr. Massier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Abhiram Kondajji
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Marymount Medical Building

    12000 McCracken Road, 
    Garfield Hts, OH 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abhiram Kondajji is a General Surgeon in Garfield Hts, Ohio. Dr. Kondajji has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Peptic Ulcer, Femoral Hernia, and Gastrectomy.

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    Jeffrey M. Hardacre
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Hardacre is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Hardacre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Insulinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Hardacre is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology

    Independence Family Health Center

    5001 Rockside Road, 
    Independence, OH 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maged Rizk is a Gastroenterologist in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Rizk has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Gallstones, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Vanessa Ho
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Intensive Care Medicine

    The MetroHealth System

    2500 Metrohealth Dr, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vanessa Ho is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Ho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Esophageal Perforation, Cholecystitis, Splenectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    The Metrohealth System

    2500 Metrohealth Dr, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin El-Hayek is a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. El-Hayek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Acute Pancreatitis, Gastroparesis, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. El-Hayek is currently accepting new patients.

    Kristen Conrad
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    South Pointe Medical Office Building B

    20050 Harvard Avenue, 
    Warrensville Heights, OH 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristen Conrad is a General Surgeon in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. Dr. Conrad has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Matthew Allemang
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    South Pointe Medical Office Building B

    20050 Harvard Avenue, 
    Warrensville Heights, OH 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Allemang is a General Surgeon in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. Dr. Allemang has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Daniel Joyce
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    10201 Carnegie Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Joyce is a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Joyce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Tony Capizzani
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tony Capizzani is a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Capizzani has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Disease, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

    Gustavo Romero
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gustavo Romero is a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Romero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Parathyroidectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    9500 Euclid Ave, Graduate Medical Education - NA23, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alfredo Guerron-Cruz is a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Guerron-Cruz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Endoscopy, and Vagotomy. Dr. Guerron-Cruz is currently accepting new patients.

    Suha Abushamma
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suha Abushamma is a Gastroenterologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Abushamma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Jeffrey Claridge
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Claridge is a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Claridge is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Splenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Raymond Onders is a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Onders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Onders is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Urology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Urology | General Surgery

    University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shubham Gupta is a Urologist and a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Urinary Incontinence, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Cathleen Khandelwal
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Fairview Medical Office Building

    18099 Lorain Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cathleen Khandelwal is a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Khandelwal has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteral Reconstruction.

    Toms Augustin
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Fairview Medical Office Building

    18099 Lorain Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Malayalam
    Offers Telehealth

    Toms Augustin is a General Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Augustin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreatectomy.

    Kalman Bencsath
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    Beachwood Family Health And Surgery Center

    26900 Cedar Road, 
    Beachwood, OH 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kalman Bencsath is a General Surgeon in Beachwood, Ohio. Dr. Bencsath has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Independence, OH?

    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 Independence, OH?

    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 Independence, OH?

    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 Independence, OH?

    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 Independence, OH?

    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 Independence, OH?

    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 Independence, OH?

    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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