The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors Near Me in Williamsport, PA

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The 20 Best Cholecystitis Doctors near Williamsport, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Cholecystitis near Williamsport, PA. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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12 providers found
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    SH Acute Care

    700 High Street, 
    Williamsport, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lin Riccio, MD, specializes in trauma surgery and is board certified in surgical critical care and surgery by the American Board of Surgery. She practices at Acute Care/Trauma Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC Cole, UPMC Wellsboro, UPMC Muncy, and UPMC Williamsport. Dr. Riccio completed her fellowship at University of Virginia Healthcare System, residency at University of Virginia Health System University Hospital, and medical education at East Carolina University - School of Medicine. Dr. Riccio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Secondary Peritonitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Ronen Elefant
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    SH Acute Care

    700 High Street, 
    Williamsport, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew

    Ronen Elefant, MD, specializes in trauma surgery and is board-certified in surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery. He is affiliated with UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Muncy and UPMC Cole. Dr. Elefant completed his fellowship at University of Maryland Medical Center, residency at Temple University Hospital, and medical education at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Elefant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Sagar S. Kadakia
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    SH Acute Care

    700 High Street, 
    Williamsport, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sagar Kadakia, MD, specializes in trauma surgery and is board certified in surgical critical care and surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He practices at Acute Care/Trauma Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Muncy, and UPMC Cole. Dr. Kadakia completed his fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, residency at Temple University Hospital, and medical education at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Kadakia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

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

    UPMC Williamsport

    700 High St, 
    Williamsport, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Dulabon is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dulabon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Liver Embolization, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Susquehanna Health, Digestive Disease Center

    700 High Street, 
    Williamsport, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Kenney, DO, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Somerset and the Digestive Disease Center at UPMC Williamsport. Dr. Kenney received his medical degree from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Dr. Kenney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    SH Acute Care

    700 High Street, 
    Williamsport, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Mackowsky, MD, specializes in trauma surgery and is board-certified in surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery. He practices at UPMC Williamsport. Dr. Mackowsky received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his residency at Monmouth Medical Center, followed by a fellowship at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Mackowsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Ogilvie Syndrome, Appendectomy, and Splenectomy.

    Timothy W. Judge
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    UPMC General Surgery

    740 High Street, Suite 1003, 
    Williamsport, PA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timothy Judge, MD, specializes in general surgery and is certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He practices at UPMC Williamsport. He completed his residency at Eisenhower Army Medical Center and obtained his medical degree at Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. Dr. Judge is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Gallstones.

    Karima C. Fitzgerald
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    UPMC General Surgery

    700 High Street, Floor 1, 
    Williamsport, PA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karima Fitzgerald, MD, specializes in general surgery and is board-certified in surgical critical care and surgery by the American Board of Surgery. She is affiliated with UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Cole and UPMC Muncy. Dr. Fitzgerald completed her fellowship at Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center, residency at UPMC Pinnacle, and medical education at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Fitzgerald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy.

    Jeffrey W. Carter
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    UPMC General Surgery

    700 High Street, Floor 1, 
    Williamsport, PA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Carter, MD, specializes in general surgery and is board-certified in surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery. He is affiliated with UPMC Cole, UPMC Muncy and UPMC Williamsport. Dr. Carter completed his fellowship at Washington Hospital Center, residency at University at Buffalo and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and medical education at SUNY at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Secondary Peritonitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Amy L. Curry
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    UPMC General Surgery

    740 High Street, Suite 1003, 
    Williamsport, PA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy L. Curry, DO, specializes in general surgery and is board-certified in general surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. She is affiliated with UPMC Williamsport and UPMC Muncy. Dr. Curry completed her residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and fellowship at Colon and Rectal Clinic of Orlando. Dr. Curry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Lawrence L. Sann
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Cholecystitis
    General Surgery

    UPMC General Surgery

    700 High Street, Floor 1, 
    Williamsport, PA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Sann, MD, specializes in general surgery and is board-certified in surgical critical care and surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is affiliated with UPMC Williamsport. Dr. Sann completed his fellowship at Yale School of Medicine, residency at University at Buffalo, and medical education at St George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Sann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cholecystitis
    Family Medicine

    Office

    246 S Main St, 
    Hughesville, PA 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allen Wetzel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hughesville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wetzel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

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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 Williamsport, PA?

    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 Williamsport, PA?

    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 Williamsport, PA?

    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 Williamsport, PA?

    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 Williamsport, PA?

    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 Williamsport, PA?

    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 Williamsport, PA?

    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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